Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
livida
ID:
630189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Croat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 438 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629521



Common Names

  • Cupania Livida
  • Livida Cupania
  • Cupania Tree


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Synonyms

  • Matayba livida Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Cupania livida (also called Livid Cupania, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to West Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green above and paler beneath. It is found in moist forests and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cupania livida 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 livida 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 livida 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 livida

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

Cupania livida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania livida?

Cupania livida

What is the common name of Cupania livida?

Livid Cupania

What is the family of Cupania livida?

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-2747593: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.