Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
618205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 41: 9 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617537



Common Names

  • Cuneata Comocladia
  • Wedge-Shaped Comocladia
  • Wedge-Leaved Comocladia


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Synonyms

  • Comocladia acuminata Britton [unknown]

Description

Comocladia cuneata (also called wedge-leaved comocladia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, yellowish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia cuneata is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to produce incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comocladia cuneata has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia cuneata can be propagated by division of the plant. It is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Comocladia cuneata

Comocladia cuneata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Comocladia cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia cuneata?

Comocladia cuneata

What is the common name of Comocladia cuneata?

Wedge-leaved comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia cuneata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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