Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 590 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629736
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Oedipoda
- Oedipoda Cupaniopsis
- Oedipoda Cupaniopsis
Description
Cupaniopsis oedipoda (also called Oedipod Cupaniopsis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a dense, compact crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green above and paler beneath. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cupaniopsis oedipoda 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 oedipoda is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupaniopsis oedipoda 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 oedipoda
Cupaniopsis oedipoda is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests.
Cupaniopsis oedipoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis oedipoda?
Cupaniopsis oedipoda
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis oedipoda?
Oedipoda cupaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis oedipoda?
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