Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
624835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 7: 287 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624167



Common Names

  • Coussapoa Chocoensis
  • Choco Coussapoa
  • Coussapoa


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Description

Coussapoa chocoensis (also called Chocó-Coussapoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a medium-sized tree, up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa chocoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and soaps. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coussapoa chocoensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa chocoensis is a small tree native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by seed. The seeds need to be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 70-85°F (21-29°C) for germination.

Where to Find Coussapoa chocoensis

Coussapoa chocoensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical forests and in open areas.

Coussapoa chocoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coussapoa chocoensis?

Coussapoa chocoensis

What is the common name of Coussapoa chocoensis?

Choco Coussapoa

What is the natural habitat of Coussapoa chocoensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Coussapoa genus

Coussapoa angustifolia, Coussapoa arachnoidea, Coussapoa argentea, Coussapoa asperifolia, Coussapoa batavorum, Coussapoa brevipes, Coussapoa chocoensis, Coussapoa cinnamomea, Coussapoa cinnamomifolia, Coussapoa contorta, Coussapoa crassivenosa, Coussapoa cupularis, Coussapoa curranii, Coussapoa david-smithii, Coussapoa dolichandra, Coussapoa duquei, Coussapoa echinata, Coussapoa ferruginea, Coussapoa floccosa, Coussapoa fulvescens, Coussapoa glaberrima, Coussapoa herthae, Coussapoa jatun-sachensis, Coussapoa latifolia, Coussapoa leprieurii, Coussapoa longepedunculata, Coussapoa macerrima, Coussapoa manuensis, Coussapoa microcarpa, Coussapoa microcephala, Coussapoa nitida, Coussapoa nymphaeifolia, Coussapoa oligocephala, Coussapoa orthoneura, Coussapoa ovalifolia, Coussapoa pachyphylla, Coussapoa parviceps, Coussapoa parvifolia, Coussapoa purpusii, Coussapoa scabra, Coussapoa sprucei, Coussapoa tessmannii, Coussapoa tolimensis, Coussapoa trinervia, Coussapoa valaria, Coussapoa vannifolia, Coussapoa villosa, Coussapoa viridifolia, Coussapoa darienensis, Coussapoa peruviana,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67334-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.