Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) S.T.Reynolds
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 51 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629773
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Tomentella
- Tomentose Cupaniopsis
- Tomentose Cupaniopsis
Synonyms
- Cupania tomentella F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Cupaniopsis serrata tomentella (Benth.) Domin [unknown]
Description
Cupaniopsis tomentella (also called Woolly 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 tomentella 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 tomentella is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupaniopsis tomentella is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium, and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be planted out in the garden when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cupaniopsis tomentella
Cupaniopsis tomentella is native to Australia and can be found in the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.
Cupaniopsis tomentella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis tomentella?
Cupaniopsis tomentella
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis tomentella?
Woolly Tuckeroo
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis tomentella?
Dry sclerophyll forests
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