Couratari scottmorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scottmorii
ID:
775798
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
iplants
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 15 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775131
Common Names
- Couratari scottmorii
- Scott-Morris's Couratari
- Scottmorii Couratari
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couratari scottmorii (also called Cipó-de-mil-homens-de-cacho, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of up to 25 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has a straight trunk and a dense, round crown.
Uses & Benefits
Couratari scottmorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for furniture and construction. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Couratari scottmorii has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Couratari scottmorii is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Couratari scottmorii
Couratari scottmorii is native to Brazil.
Couratari scottmorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couratari scottmorii?
Couratari scottmorii
What is the common name of Couratari scottmorii?
Scottmor's couratari
Where is Couratari scottmorii native to?
Brazil
Species in the Couratari genus
Couratari asterophora, Couratari asterotricha, Couratari atrovinosa, Couratari calycina, Couratari gloriosa, Couratari guianensis, Couratari longipedicellata, Couratari macrosperma, Couratari multiflora, Couratari oblongifolia, Couratari oligantha, Couratari prancei, Couratari pyramidata, Couratari riparia, Couratari sandwithii, Couratari scottmorii, Couratari stellata, Couratari tauari, Couratari tenuicarpa,
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-313696: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.