Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 15: 159 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629753
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Rosea
- Rosy Cupaniopsis
- Rosy Cupaniopsis
Description
Cupaniopsis rosea (also called Pink tuckeroo, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cupaniopsis rosea 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 rosea 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 rosea is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 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 rosea
Cupaniopsis rosea is native to the tropical rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales in Australia.
Cupaniopsis rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis rosea?
Cupaniopsis rosea
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis rosea?
Rosea cupaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis rosea?
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