Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 15: 88 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629677
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Bilocularis
- Bilocular Cupaniopsis
- Cupaniopsis
Description
Cupaniopsis bilocularis (also called Two-celled 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 bilocularis 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 bilocularis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupaniopsis bilocularis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Cupaniopsis bilocularis
Cupaniopsis bilocularis is native to Australia.
Cupaniopsis bilocularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis bilocularis?
Cupaniopsis bilocularis
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis bilocularis?
Bilocular cupaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis bilocularis?
Tropical rainforests 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