Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 15: 171 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629768
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Strigosa
- Striate Cupaniopsis
- Striate Cupaniopsis
Description
Cupaniopsis strigosa (also called Bristly Tassel Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, glossy green leaves and bears white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cupaniopsis strigosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cupaniopsis strigosa is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupaniopsis strigosa 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 strigosa
Cupaniopsis strigosa is native to Australia and can be found in the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.
Cupaniopsis strigosa FAQ
What is the average height of Cupaniopsis strigosa?
Cupaniopsis strigosa typically grows to a height of 4-6 meters.
What type of soil does Cupaniopsis strigosa prefer?
Cupaniopsis strigosa prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis strigosa?
Cupaniopsis strigosa is native to the subtropical forests 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