Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
630415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 359 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629747



Common Names

  • Cupaniopsis Platycarpa
  • Broad-Fruited Cupaniopsis
  • Flat-Fruited Cupaniopsis


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Description

Cupaniopsis platycarpa (also called Platycarp 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 platycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cupaniopsis platycarpa 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 platycarpa 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 platycarpa

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

Cupaniopsis platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis platycarpa?

Cupaniopsis platycarpa

What is the common name of Cupaniopsis platycarpa?

Platycarpa cupaniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis platycarpa?

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