Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
775777

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
iplants

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 4: 10 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775110



Common Names

  • Couratari longipedicellata
  • Long-stalked Couratari
  • Longipedicellata Couratari


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Description

Couratari longipedicellata (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Couratari longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couratari longipedicellata has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couratari longipedicellata is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Couratari longipedicellata

Couratari longipedicellata is native to Brazil.

Couratari longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couratari longipedicellata?

Couratari longipedicellata

What is the common name of Couratari longipedicellata?

Longipedicellata Couratari

What is the natural habitat of Couratari longipedicellata?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313677: Based on the initial data import
William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.