Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
cumingianus
ID:
603523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 296 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602855



Common Names

  • Chisocheton Cumingianus
  • Cuming's Chisocheton
  • Cuming's Chisocheton


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Synonyms

  • Chisocheton amboinensis Valeton [unknown]
  • Chisocheton apoensis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Chisocheton benguetensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Chisocheton morobeanus Harms [unknown]
  • Chisocheton torricelliensis Harms [unknown]
  • Dasycoleum cumingianum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum multijugum Arn. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum paniculatum Arn. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum sorsogonense Elmer [unknown]

Description

Chisocheton cumingianus (also called Cuming's Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a small tree with a spreading crown and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chisocheton cumingianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chisocheton cumingianus sub. balansae (C.DC.) Mabb.
Chisocheton cumingianus sub. kinabaluensis (Merr.) Mabb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chisocheton cumingianus are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chisocheton cumingianus is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers that appear in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Chisocheton cumingianus

Chisocheton cumingianus is native to Indonesia and can be found in lowland forests.

Chisocheton cumingianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chisocheton cumingianus?

Chisocheton cumingianus

What is the common name of Chisocheton cumingianus?

Cuming's Chisocheton

Where is Chisocheton cumingianus found?

Chisocheton cumingianus is found in the Philippines

Species in the Chisocheton genus

Chisocheton aenigmaticus, Chisocheton amabilis, Chisocheton cauliflorus, Chisocheton celebica, Chisocheton ceramicus, Chisocheton crustularii, Chisocheton cumingianus, Chisocheton curranii, Chisocheton diversifolius, Chisocheton dysoxylifolius, Chisocheton erythrocarpus, Chisocheton gliroides, Chisocheton granatum, Chisocheton grandiflorus, Chisocheton koordersii, Chisocheton lansiifolius, Chisocheton laosensis, Chisocheton lasiocarpus, Chisocheton lasiogynus, Chisocheton longistipitatus, Chisocheton macranthus, Chisocheton macrophyllus, Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis, Chisocheton medusae, Chisocheton mendozai, Chisocheton montanus, Chisocheton novobritannicus, Chisocheton patens, Chisocheton pauciflorus, Chisocheton pellegrinianus, Chisocheton penduliflorus, Chisocheton pentandrus, Chisocheton perakensis, Chisocheton pilosus, Chisocheton pohlianus, Chisocheton polyandrus, Chisocheton rex, Chisocheton ruber, Chisocheton sapindinus, Chisocheton sarasinorum, Chisocheton sarawakanus, Chisocheton sayeri, Chisocheton schoddei, Chisocheton setosus, Chisocheton stellatus, Chisocheton tenuis, Chisocheton tomentosus, Chisocheton velutinus, Chisocheton vindictae, Chisocheton warburgii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References