Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valaria
ID:
624930

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 62 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624262



Common Names

  • Coussapoa valaria
  • Valaria Coussapoa
  • Coussapoa Valaria


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Description

Coussapoa valaria (also called Valaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-elliptic in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa valaria 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 flower of Coussapoa valaria is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa valaria is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is widely cultivated in gardens. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coussapoa valaria

Coussapoa valaria is native to Central and South America.

Coussapoa valaria FAQ

What is the common name of Coussapoa valaria?

Valerian Coussapoa

What is the scientific name of Valerian Coussapoa?

Coussapoa valaria

What is the natural habitat of Valerian Coussapoa?

It is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and woodlands

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

Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275222-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.