LICLUS02
| Denomination: | 'LICLUS02' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Clusia rosea |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Licro B.V. Schans 320 Uithoorn 1423 CE Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
Johan Kamerman, Licro B.V., Uithoorn, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Bereskin & Parr 40 King Street West 40th floor Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 Canada Tel: 416-364-7311 |
| Application Date: | 2019-09-18 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2019-09-18 |
| Application Number: | 19-10005 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Whistar'
Summary: The leaf blade of 'LICLUS02' is smaller than that of 'Whistar'.
Description:
PLANT: erect attitude
STEM: round shape, medium green (RHS 143B)
LEAF BLADE: obovate shape, very weakly concave in cross-section, weak to medium undulation, flat in longitudinal section, margin is entire, acute apex, weak waxy layer
LEAF BLADE (UPPER SIDE): dark green (RHS 137A), medium brown green (RHS 137C) along main vein, light green along margin
LEAF BLADE (LOWER SIDE): medium brown green (RHS 137D), medium brown green (RHS 138A) along main vein, light green along margin
Origin & Breeding History: 'LICLUS02' originated from a spontaneous whole plant mutation of Clusia rosea 'Princess', Community Plant Variety Office grant number EU8456, which was discovered at the breeders commercial greenhouse in Uithoorn, Netherlands in January of 2016. The variety 'LICLUS02' was selected in January of 2016 for its compact plant size and small dark green leaves. In March of 2016, asexual reproduction was initiated by meristematic tissue culture in Uithoorn, Netherlands.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'LICLUS02' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination application number 2018/2120, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2021.
Comparison tables for 'LICLUS02' with reference variety 'Whistar'
Leaf blade length (cm)
| 'LICLUS02' | 'Whistar' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 8-10 | 15-18 |
Leaf blade width (cm)
| 'LICLUS02' | 'Whistar' | |
|---|---|---|
| mean | 7-8.5 | 9-12 |
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Clusia: 'LICLUS02'
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Clusia: 'LICLUS02'
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