Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
concolor
ID:
630352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillespie) R.W.Ham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 290 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629684



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Concolor
  • Concolor Cupaniopsis
  • Cupaniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Arytera concolor (Gillespie) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Guioa concolor Gillespie [unknown]

Description

Cupaniopsis concolor (also called Uniform 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 concolor 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 concolor 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 concolor can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Cupaniopsis concolor

Cupaniopsis concolor can be found in Australia.

Cupaniopsis concolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis concolor?

Cupaniopsis concolor

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis concolor?

Concolor cupaniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis concolor?

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747744: Based on the initial data import
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.
R.W.J.M.van der Ham (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Ham' in the authors string.