Couepia meridionalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
831355
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 256 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830690
Common Names
- Couepia Meridionalis
- Meridionalis Couepia
- Southern Couepia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couepia meridionalis (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 meridionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in coffee plantations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Couepia meridionalis is white and has five petals. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Couepia meridionalis 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 meridionalis
Couepia meridionalis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Couepia meridionalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couepia meridionalis?
Couepia meridionalis
What is the natural habitat of Couepia meridionalis?
Tropical moist lowland forests
What is the flowering period of Couepia meridionalis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367976: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.