Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
630020

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1025 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629352



Common Names

  • Cunonia capensis
  • Capensis Cunonia
  • Capensis Cunonia


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Description

Cunonia capensis (also called Capensis 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 capensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cunonia capensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly angular. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunonia capensis 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 capensis

Cunonia capensis is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.

Cunonia capensis FAQ

What are the common names of Cunonia capensis?

Cape cunonia

What is the natural habitat of Cunonia capensis?

Forests of South Africa

What is the growth rate of Cunonia capensis?

Slow to medium

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