Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 261 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393850
Common Names
- Poupartia castanea
- Castanea Poupartia
- Castanea Pouparti
Synonyms
- Sclerocarya castanea Baker [unknown]
- Spondias chakoua Buj. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Poupartia castanea (also called Chestnut Poupartia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a woody stem. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with each leaf having 7 to 11 leaflets. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small, round, and black. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Poupartia castanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea and are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poupartia castanea is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poupartia castanea can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Poupartia castanea
Poupartia castanea is found in the tropical forests of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Poupartia castanea FAQ
What is the common name of Poupartia castanea?
Castanea Poupartia
What is the scientific name of Poupartia castanea?
Poupartia castanea
What is the natural habitat of Poupartia castanea?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Poupartia genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
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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,