Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
630155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 562 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629487



Common Names

  • Cupania Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalensis Cupania
  • Cupania Tree


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Synonyms

  • Paullinia guatemalensis Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cupania sordida Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Cupania guatemalensis (also called 'Guatemalan Cupania', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cupania guatemalensis has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupania guatemalensis has small, 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 guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis

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

Cupania guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania guatemalensis?

Cupania guatemalensis

What is the common name of Cupania guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Cupania

What is the natural habitat of Cupania guatemalensis?

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