Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrosperma
ID:
775779

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 60: 383 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775112



Common Names

  • Couratari macrosperma
  • Large-seeded Couratari
  • Macrosperma Couratari


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Description

Couratari macrosperma (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 macrosperma is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couratari macrosperma 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 macrosperma 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 macrosperma

Couratari macrosperma is native to Brazil.

Couratari macrosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couratari macrosperma?

Couratari macrosperma

What is the common name of Couratari macrosperma?

Macrosperma Couratari

What is the natural habitat of Couratari macrosperma?

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,

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