Couepia bracteosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
831294
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 215 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830629
Common Names
- Couepia bracteosa
- Bracteose Couepia
- Bracteose Couepia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couepia bracteosa (also called Bracteose 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 bracteosa 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
The Couepia bracteosa flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Couepia bracteosa 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 bracteosa
Couepia bracteosa is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.
Couepia bracteosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couepia bracteosa?
Couepia bracteosa
What is the family of Couepia bracteosa?
Chrysobalanaceae
What is the common name of Couepia bracteosa?
Bracted 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-367914: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.