Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
630151

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Polibotánica 14: 53 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629483



Common Names

  • Cupania Grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Cupania
  • Cupania Tree


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Description

Cupania grandiflora (also called Large-flowered 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 grandiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, as well as for its fragrant flowers and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupania grandiflora has large, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupania grandiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white, fragrant flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cupania grandiflora

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

Cupania grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania grandiflora?

Cupania grandiflora

What is the common name of Cupania grandiflora?

Large-flowered Cupania

What is the natural habitat of Cupania grandiflora?

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