Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
926681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Vellosia , ed. 2, 1: 32 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926016



Common Names

  • Couma macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Couma
  • Large-fruited Couma


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Description

Couma macrocarpa (also called 'Couma' and 'Couma macrocarpa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Couma macrocarpa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couma macrocarpa has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couma macrocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a small tree, growing to 8 m tall. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It is propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Couma macrocarpa

Couma macrocarpa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in lowland areas, usually in areas with high rainfall.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48382: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.