Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 228 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830626
Common Names
- Couepia belemii
- Belem Couepia
- Belem Couepia Tree
Description
Couepia belemii (also called Amazonian bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to the Amazon region and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Couepia belemii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Couepia belemii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Couepia belemii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is often found in tropical rainforests. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Couepia belemii
Couepia belemii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.
Couepia belemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couepia belemii?
Couepia belemii
What is the family of Couepia belemii?
Chrysobalanaceae
What is the common name of Couepia belemii?
Belem Couepia
Species in the Couepia genus
Couepia belemii,
Couepia bernardii,
Couepia bondarii,
Couepia bracteosa,
Couepia canomensis,
Couepia carautae,
Couepia caryophylloides,
Couepia cataractae,
Couepia chrysocalyx,
Couepia cidiana,
Couepia coarctata,
Couepia comosa,
Couepia eriantha,
Couepia excelsa,
Couepia exflexa,
Couepia froesii,
Couepia glabra,
Couepia grandiflora,
Couepia guianensis,
Couepia habrantha,
Couepia hondurasensis,
Couepia impressa,
Couepia insignis,
Couepia joaquinae,
Couepia krukovii,
Couepia latifolia,
Couepia leitaofilhoi,
Couepia longipetiolata,
Couepia macrophylla,
Couepia magnoliifolia,
Couepia maguirei,
Couepia marleneae,
Couepia martini,
Couepia meridionalis,
Couepia monteclarensis,
Couepia morii,
Couepia multiflora,
Couepia nutans,
Couepia obovata,
Couepia ovalifolia,
Couepia paraensis,
Couepia parvifolia,
Couepia pernambucensis,
Couepia polyandra,
Couepia rankiniae,
Couepia reflexa,
Couepia robusta,
Couepia rufa,
Couepia sandwithii,
Couepia schottii,
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis,
Acioa guianensis,
Acioa schultesii,
Acioa somnolens,
Acioa longipendula,
Acioa dolichopoda,
Afrolicania elaeosperma,
Angelesia splendens,
Angelesia fusicarpa,
Angelesia palawanensis,
Atuna cordata,
Atuna elliptica,
Atuna excelsa,
Atuna indica,
Atuna latifrons,
Atuna nannodes,
Atuna penangiana,
Atuna travancorica,
Bafodeya benna,
Chrysobalanus cuspidatus,
Chrysobalanus icaco,
Chrysobalanus prancei,
Couepia belemii,
Couepia bernardii,
Couepia bondarii,
Couepia bracteosa,
Couepia canomensis,
Couepia carautae,
Couepia caryophylloides,
Couepia cataractae,
Couepia chrysocalyx,
Couepia cidiana,
Couepia coarctata,
Couepia comosa,
Couepia eriantha,
Couepia excelsa,
Couepia exflexa,
Couepia froesii,
Couepia glabra,
Couepia grandiflora,
Couepia guianensis,
Couepia habrantha,
Couepia hondurasensis,
Couepia impressa,
Couepia insignis,
Couepia joaquinae,
Couepia krukovii,
Couepia latifolia,
Couepia leitaofilhoi,
Couepia longipetiolata,