Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochlearia
ID:
282873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 656 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282205



Common Names

  • Pradosia cochlearia
  • Cochlearia Pradosia
  • Spoon-Shaped Pradosia


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Synonyms

  • Chrysophyllum cochlearium Lecomte [unknown]
  • Ecclinusa cochlearia (Lecomte) Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Pradosia cochlearia (also called Cochlearia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Pradosia cochlearia has multiple non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber. It also has environmental benefits, as it helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pradosia cochlearia sub. cochlearia
Pradosia cochlearia sub. praealta (Ducke) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pradosia cochlearia are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pradosia cochlearia is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant, but does not tolerate flooding.

Where to Find Pradosia cochlearia

Pradosia cochlearia is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Pradosia cochlearia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pradosia cochlearia?

Pradosia cochlearia

What is the common name of Pradosia cochlearia?

Cochlearia pradosia

What is the natural habitat of Pradosia cochlearia?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164549: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.