Another name for an Autograph Plant?

Question

When I was in college, I bought a plant called an autograph plant for my mother. It had oblong leaves and round green seed pods about an inch across. The leaves were so waxy you could leave a mark on them. It died, and I've tried to find another one for years, but no one seems to know what I'm talking about. Help!

Answer 1

Clusia rosea
Clusia, Autograph Tree, Pitch Apple
Common Name: Clusia, Autograph Tree, Pitch Apple

Botanical Name: Clusia rosea

Plant Type: Evergreen tree

Zones: 10-11

Height: 30'

Soil Requirements: Various, aggressive roots can make the best of any situation.

Water Requirements: High drought tolerance.

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade.

Leaves: Oval, thick, leathery leaves from 5-7" long.

Flowers: Showy, drooping, 3" flowers with thick white and pink petals and yellow stamens. Blooms during warmest months.

Fruit: Woody, 3" green pod that turns brownish and splits to reveal black seeds in red flesh.

Uses: Good shade tree for dry locations or dry locations near bodies of salt water.

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings.

Answer 2

its scientific name is 'clusia rosea' . other names for it are 'signature tree', 'pitch apple', 'Scotch Attorney', 'balsam fig' or 'balsam apple'. 'monkey apple' and 'copey'.

I never heard of it before, but it looks cool. good luck on finding one!