Cunonia cerifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerifera
ID:
630023
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoogland
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 13 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629355
Common Names
- Cunonia cerifera
- Cerifera Cunonia
- Cerifera Cunonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cunonia cerifera (also called Cerifera 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 cerifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cunonia cerifera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cunonia cerifera 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 cerifera
Cunonia cerifera is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.
Cunonia cerifera FAQ
What are the common names of Cunonia cerifera?
Wax cunonia
What is the natural habitat of Cunonia cerifera?
Forests of New Caledonia
What is the growth rate of Cunonia cerifera?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747439: Based on the initial data import
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.