Cupania clavelligera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavelligera
ID:
630090
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 369 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629422
Common Names
- Cupania Clavelligera
- Clavelligera Cupania
- Cupania Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cupania clavelligera (also called Clove-bearing 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 clavelligera 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 clavelligera 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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Cupania clavelligera 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 clavelligera
Cupania clavelligera is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Cupania clavelligera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupania clavelligera?
Cupania clavelligera
What is the common name of Cupania clavelligera?
Clavelliger Cupania
What is the natural habitat of Cupania clavelligera?
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-2747502: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.