Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
inaequilatera
ID:
630164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guarim

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Eugeniana 20: 10 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629496



Common Names

  • Cupania Inaequilatera
  • Inaequilatera Cupania
  • Cupania Tree


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Description

Cupania inaequilatera (also called 'Unequal-Sided 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 inaequilatera 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 inaequilatera 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 inaequilatera 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 inaequilatera

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

Cupania inaequilatera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania inaequilatera?

Cupania inaequilatera

What is the common name of Cupania inaequilatera?

Unequilateral Cupania

What is the family of Cupania inaequilatera?

Sapindaceae

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-2747570: Based on the initial data import
Germano Guarim (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guarim' in the authors string.