Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
myrmoctona
ID:
630399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 588 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629731



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Myrmoctona
  • Ant-Like Cupaniopsis
  • Ant-Like Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis myrmoctona (also called Myrmoctona 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 myrmoctona 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 myrmoctona 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 myrmoctona is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 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 myrmoctona

Cupaniopsis myrmoctona is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests.

Cupaniopsis myrmoctona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis myrmoctona?

Cupaniopsis myrmoctona

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis myrmoctona?

Myrmoctona Tasselberry

What is the family of Cupaniopsis myrmoctona?

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