Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
630089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 38 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629421



Common Names

  • Cupania cinerea
  • Cinerea Cupania
  • Cinerea Cupania Tree


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Synonyms

  • Cupania alba Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cupania costaricensis Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Cupania cinerea (also called Ashy Cupania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 4-7 m and has a spread of 2-4 m. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins, often in moist, sheltered gullies and along creek banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cupania cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cupania cinerea is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupania cinerea is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Cupania cinerea

Cupania cinerea is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Cupania cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania cinerea?

Cupania cinerea

What is the common name of Cupania cinerea?

Grey Cupania

What is the natural habitat of Cupania cinerea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and dry deciduous forests

Species in the Cupania genus

Cupania americana, Cupania belizensis, Cupania bracteosa, Cupania castaneifolia, Cupania cinerea, Cupania clavelligera, Cupania concolor, Cupania congestiflora, Cupania crassifolia, Cupania dentata, Cupania diphylla, Cupania dukei, Cupania emarginata, Cupania fluminensis, Cupania furfuracea, Cupania glabra, Cupania grandiflora, Cupania guatemalensis, Cupania hirsuta, Cupania hispida, Cupania impressinervia, Cupania inaequilatera, Cupania juglandifolia, Cupania kukenanica, Cupania lanuginosa, Cupania largifolia, Cupania latifolia, Cupania liberiana, Cupania livida, Cupania longicaudata, Cupania ludowigii, Cupania mayana, Cupania mollis, Cupania moraesiana, Cupania oblongifolia, Cupania olivacea, Cupania paniculata, Cupania platycarpa, Cupania polyodonta, Cupania polyzyga, Cupania racemosa, Cupania radlkoferi, Cupania rigida, Cupania riopalenquensis, Cupania rufescens, Cupania rugosa, Cupania schizoneura, Cupania scrobiculata, Cupania seemannii, Cupania semiglabra,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747501: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.