Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
630216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21(2 Beibl.): 67 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629548



Common Names

  • Cupania Oblongifolia
  • Oblongifolia Cupania
  • Cupania Tree


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Synonyms

  • Cupania anacardiifolia Gardner [unknown]

Description

Cupania oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved Cupania, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central America. 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia

Cupania oblongifolia is native to Brazil.

Cupania oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupania oblongifolia?

Cupania oblongifolia

What is the common name of Cupania oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Cupania

What is the family of Cupania oblongifolia?

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