Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hallwachsiae
ID:
1331571

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Santam. & Lagom.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 233: 70 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344025



Common Names

  • Couepia
  • Hallwachsiae
  • Hallwachs


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Description

Couepia hallwachsiae (also called Hallwachs' couepia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Costa Rica. It has a single stem, pinnate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Couepia hallwachsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couepia hallwachsiae has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couepia hallwachsiae is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Couepia hallwachsiae

Couepia hallwachsiae is native to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Couepia hallwachsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia hallwachsiae?

Couepia hallwachsiae

What type of plant is Couepia hallwachsiae?

It is a tree

Where is Couepia hallwachsiae found?

It is found in Central and South America

Species in the Couepia genus

Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata, Couepia macrophylla, Couepia magnoliifolia, Couepia maguirei, Couepia marleneae, Couepia martini, Couepia meridionalis, Couepia monteclarensis, Couepia morii, Couepia multiflora, Couepia nutans, Couepia obovata, Couepia ovalifolia, Couepia paraensis, Couepia parvifolia, Couepia pernambucensis, Couepia polyandra, Couepia rankiniae, Couepia reflexa, Couepia robusta, Couepia rufa, Couepia sandwithii, Couepia schottii,

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

Daniel Santamaría (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Santam.' in the authors string.
Laura P. Lagomarsino (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lagom.' in the authors string.