Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
macrostylis
ID:
1321701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas , ser. A, 29(127): 25 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334155



Common Names

  • Cupania Macrostylis
  • Large-Styled Cupania
  • Large-Styled Sapindaceae


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Description

Cupania macrostylis (also called Large-styled Cupania, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cupania macrostylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupania macrostylis has small white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupania macrostylis can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cupania macrostylis

Cupania macrostylis is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.

Cupania macrostylis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania macrostylis?

Cupania macrostylis

What are the common names of Cupania macrostylis?

Large-styled Cupania

What is the natural habitat of Cupania macrostylis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.