Cupaniopsis megalocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalocarpa
ID:
630395
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 15: 138 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629727
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Megalocarpa
- Large-Fruited Cupaniopsis
- Large-Fruited Cupaniopsis
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Cupaniopsis megalocarpa (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 megalocarpa 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 megalocarpa 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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Cupaniopsis megalocarpa 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 megalocarpa
Cupaniopsis megalocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests.
Cupaniopsis megalocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis megalocarpa?
Cupaniopsis megalocarpa
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis megalocarpa?
Large-fruited Tasselberry
What is the family of Cupaniopsis megalocarpa?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747784: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Arnold Constantin Basil Adema (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adema' in the authors string.