Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bullata
ID:
630348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 15: 90 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629680



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Bullata
  • Bullate Cupaniopsis
  • Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis bullata (also called Bullate 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 bullata 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 bullata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupaniopsis bullata is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 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 bullata

Cupaniopsis bullata is native to Australia.

Cupaniopsis bullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis bullata?

Cupaniopsis bullata

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis bullata?

Bullate cupaniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis bullata?

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