Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 4: 19 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629774
Common Names
- Cupaniopsis Tontoutensis
- Tontoutense Cupaniopsis
- Tontoutense Cupaniopsis
Description
Cupaniopsis tontoutensis (also called Tontouta 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 tontoutensis 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 tontoutensis 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 tontoutensis 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 tontoutensis
Cupaniopsis tontoutensis is native to Tontouta, New Caledonia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.
Cupaniopsis tontoutensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupaniopsis tontoutensis?
Cupaniopsis tontoutensis
What is the common name of Cupaniopsis tontoutensis?
Tontouta Tuckeroo
What is the natural habitat of Cupaniopsis tontoutensis?
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