Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bernardii
ID:
831292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 347 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830627

Common Names

  • Couepia bernardii
  • Bernard Couepia
  • Bernard Couepia Tree

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Description

Couepia bernardii (also called Bernard’s Couepia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It prefers wet, lowland forests and is often found near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Couepia bernardii 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 bernardii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couepia bernardii 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 bernardii

Couepia bernardii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Couepia bernardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia bernardii?

Couepia bernardii

What is the family of Couepia bernardii?

Chrysobalanaceae

What is the common name of Couepia bernardii?

Bernard's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367912: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.