Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
mackeeana
ID:
630392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 269 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629724



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Mackeeana
  • Mackee's Cupaniopsis
  • Mackee's Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis mackeeana (also called Mackee's Cupaniopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, glossy and leathery. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cupaniopsis mackeeana is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or screen in gardens. It is also used for firewood and as a windbreak. The wood is also used for making furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cupaniopsis mackeeana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupaniopsis mackeeana 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 mackeeana

Cupaniopsis mackeeana can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Cupaniopsis mackeeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis mackeeana?

Cupaniopsis mackeeana

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis mackeeana?

Mackee's Tasselberry

What is the family of Cupaniopsis mackeeana?

Sapindaceae

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