Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
831401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 251 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830736



Common Names

  • Couepia venosa
  • Veined Couepia
  • Veined Couepia Tree


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Description

Couepia venosa (also called Venosa, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Couepia venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couepia venosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couepia venosa is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Couepia venosa

Couepia venosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Couepia venosa FAQ

What are the common names of Couepia venosa?

Common names of Couepia venosa include Amazon cherry, wild cherry, and wild peach.

What is the natural habitat of Couepia venosa?

Couepia venosa is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Couepia venosa?

Couepia venosa is a small tree with dark green, glossy leaves and small, red fruits.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368017: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.