Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
coussapoana
ID:
1237857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 124 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237195



Common Names

  • Neodillenia coussapoana
  • Coussapoana Neodillenia
  • Neodillenia


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Description

Neodillenia coussapoana (also called Coussapoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neodillenia coussapoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neodillenia coussapoana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neodillenia coussapoana is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Neodillenia coussapoana

Neodillenia coussapoana is native to the tropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,