Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cupanioides
ID:
716493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 442 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715826



Common Names

  • Harpullia cupanioides
  • Cupanioid Harpullia
  • Cupanioid False Sarsaparilla


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Synonyms

  • Seringia lanceolata Blanco [unknown]
  • Tina rupestris Blume [unknown]
  • Cupania blumei Steud. [unknown]
  • Cupania rupestris Cambess. [unknown]
  • Harpullia cochinchinensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Harpullia confusa Blume [unknown]
  • Harpullia fraxinifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Harpullia fruticosa Blume [unknown]
  • Harpullia juglandifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Harpullia longithyrsifera Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Harpullia macrocalyx Radlk. [unknown]
  • Harpullia obscura Radlk. [unknown]
  • Harpullia rupestris Blume [unknown]

Description

Harpullia cupanioides (also called Harpullia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harpullia cupanioides has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harpullia cupanioides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpullia cupanioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Harpullia cupanioides

Harpullia cupanioides is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Harpullia cupanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harpullia cupanioides?

Harpullia cupanioides

What is the common name of Harpullia cupanioides?

Native Tamarind

What is the natural habitat of Harpullia cupanioides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References