Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
831358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 215 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830693

Common Names

  • Couepia Multiflora
  • Multiflora Couepia
  • Many-Flowered Couepia

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Description

Couepia multiflora (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 multiflora 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 multiflora is yellow and has five petals. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couepia multiflora 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 multiflora

Couepia multiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Couepia multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia multiflora?

Couepia multiflora

What is the natural habitat of Couepia multiflora?

Tropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering period of Couepia multiflora?

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-367979: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.