Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mackeeana
ID:
507525

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.C.Hopkins & Fogliani

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 263 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506857



Common Names

  • Codia mackeeana
  • Mackee's codia
  • Mackee's codia tree


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Description

Codia mackeeana (also called Mackee's Codia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Caledonia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are white or yellowish. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Codia mackeeana is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codia mackeeana is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codia mackeeana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Codia mackeeana

Codia mackeeana is native to New Caledonia and can be found on the island of MacKee.

Codia mackeeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codia mackeeana?

Codia mackeeana

What is the common name of Codia mackeeana?

Mackee codia

What is the natural habitat of Codia mackeeana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of New Caledonia

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604015: Based on the initial data import
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.
Bruno Fogliani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fogliani' in the authors string.