Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
habrantha
ID:
831334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 249 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830669

Common Names

  • Couepia Habrantha
  • Habrantha Couepia
  • Purple Couepia

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Description

Couepia habrantha (also called Habranthous 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 habrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couepia habrantha has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couepia habrantha is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Couepia habrantha

Couepia habrantha is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests, usually near rivers.

Couepia habrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia habrantha?

Couepia habrantha

What is the natural habitat of Couepia habrantha?

Tropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering period of Couepia habrantha?

April to August

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,

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