Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
homalocarpa
ID:
1332091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Salmerón-Sánchez, Mota & Fuertes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2482 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344545



Common Names

  • Cuprella homalocarpa
  • Cuprella
  • Homalocarpa


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Description

Cuprella homalocarpa (also called 'Smooth Cuprella', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cuprella homalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuprella homalocarpa has small white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuprella homalocarpa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during the summer months. It may need protection from frost in colder climates.

Where to Find Cuprella homalocarpa

Cuprella homalocarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Cuprella homalocarpa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cuprella homalocarpa?

Cuprella homalocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the preferred soil conditions for Cuprella homalocarpa?

Cuprella homalocarpa prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Cuprella homalocarpa?

Cuprella homalocarpa prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

Species in the Cuprella genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Javier Fuertes (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuertes' in the authors string.
Juan F. Mota Poveda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mota' in the authors string.
Esteban Salmerón-Sánchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmerón-Sánchez' in the authors string.