Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 120 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629347
Common Names
- Cunonia atrorubens
- Atrorubens Cunonia
- Red-leaved Cunonia
Description
Cunonia atrorubens (also called Atrorubens Cunonia, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to New Caledonia. It is a medium-sized tree, up to 65 feet (20 m) tall and up to 3 feet (1 m) in diameter. It grows in moist, tropical forests at elevations of up to 6,000 feet (1,800 m).
Uses & Benefits
Cunonia atrorubens is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cunonia atrorubens has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cunonia atrorubens is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny location in well-draining soil. It requires minimal water and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. It should be fertilized once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cunonia atrorubens
Cunonia atrorubens is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.
Cunonia atrorubens FAQ
What are the common names of Cunonia atrorubens?
Red cunonia
What is the natural habitat of Cunonia atrorubens?
Forests of New Caledonia
What is the growth rate of Cunonia atrorubens?
Slow to medium
Species in the Cunonia genus
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
Cunonia linearisepala,
Cunonia macrophylla,
Cunonia montana,
Cunonia pseudoverticillata,
Cunonia pterophylla,
Cunonia pulchella,
Cunonia purpurea,
Cunonia rotundifolia,
Cunonia rupicola,
Cunonia schinziana,
Cunonia varijuga,
Cunonia vieillardii,
Cunonia dickisonii,
Cunonia koghicola,
Cunonia bopopensis,
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,