Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
624895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 133 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624227



Common Names

  • Coussapoa Nitida
  • Shiny Coussapoa
  • Coussapoa


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Synonyms

  • Coussapoa intermedia Mart. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Coussapoa schunkei Standl. [unknown]

Description

Coussapoa nitida (also called 'Shiny Sapucaia', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Lecythidaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in lowland and montane tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa nitida is used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coussapoa nitida are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa nitida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Coussapoa nitida

Coussapoa nitida is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Coussapoa nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coussapoa nitida?

Coussapoa nitida

What is the common name of Coussapoa nitida?

Nitida Coussapoa

Where is Coussapoa nitida found?

It is found in Colombia

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,

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