Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
lenormandii
ID:
630028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vieill. ex Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 19: 147 (1872 publ. 1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629360



Common Names

  • Cunonia lenormandii
  • Lenormandii Cunonia
  • Lenormandii Cunonia


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Description

Cunonia lenormandii (also called Lenormandii 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 lenormandii 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

The flower of Cunonia lenormandii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunonia lenormandii 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 lenormandii

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

Cunonia lenormandii FAQ

What are the common names of Cunonia lenormandii?

Lenormand cunonia

What is the natural habitat of Cunonia lenormandii?

Forests of New Caledonia

What is the growth rate of Cunonia lenormandii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747443: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.