Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
amoena
ID:
630334

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 295 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629666



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Amoena
  • Amoena Cupaniopsis
  • Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis amoena (also called Beautiful Cupaniopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree growing to a height of up to 8 m, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cupaniopsis amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupaniopsis amoena has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupaniopsis amoena is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium, and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be planted out in the garden when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cupaniopsis amoena

Cupaniopsis amoena is native to Australia.

Cupaniopsis amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis amoena?

Cupaniopsis amoena

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis amoena?

Mangrove cupaniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis amoena?

Mangrove forests of Australia

Species in the Cupaniopsis genus

Cupaniopsis papillosa, Cupaniopsis acuticarpa, Cupaniopsis amoena, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Cupaniopsis apiocarpa, Cupaniopsis azantha, Cupaniopsis baileyana, Cupaniopsis bilocularis, Cupaniopsis bullata, Cupaniopsis celebica, Cupaniopsis chytradenia, Cupaniopsis concolor, Cupaniopsis cooperorum, Cupaniopsis crassivalvis, Cupaniopsis curvidens, Cupaniopsis dallachyi, Cupaniopsis diploglottoides, Cupaniopsis euneura, Cupaniopsis flagelliformis, Cupaniopsis fleckeri, Cupaniopsis foveolata, Cupaniopsis fruticosa, Cupaniopsis glabra, Cupaniopsis globosa, Cupaniopsis glomeriflora, Cupaniopsis grandiflora, Cupaniopsis grisea, Cupaniopsis guillauminii, Cupaniopsis hypodermatica, Cupaniopsis inoplea, Cupaniopsis kajewskii, Cupaniopsis leptobotrys, Cupaniopsis mackeeana, Cupaniopsis macrocarpa, Cupaniopsis macropetala, Cupaniopsis megalocarpa, Cupaniopsis mouana, Cupaniopsis myrmoctona, Cupaniopsis napaensis, Cupaniopsis newmanii, Cupaniopsis oedipoda, Cupaniopsis pennelii, Cupaniopsis petiolulata, Cupaniopsis phalacrocarpa, Cupaniopsis phanerophlebia, Cupaniopsis platycarpa, Cupaniopsis rhytidocarpa, Cupaniopsis rosea, Cupaniopsis rotundifolia, Cupaniopsis samoensis,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References