Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
630393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 587 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629725



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Cupaniopsis
  • Large-Fruited Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis macrocarpa (also called Large-Fruited 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 macrocarpa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cupaniopsis macrocarpa var. polyphylla Adema

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cupaniopsis macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

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

Cupaniopsis macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis macrocarpa?

Cupaniopsis macrocarpa

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Tasselberry

What is the family of Cupaniopsis macrocarpa?

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

References