Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
831365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Zucc.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 216 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830700

Common Names

  • Couepia Paraensis
  • Paraensis Couepia
  • Para Couepia

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Description

Couepia paraensis (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 paraensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Couepia paraensis sub. glaucescens (Spruce ex Hook.f.) Prance
Couepia paraensis sub. paraensis
Couepia paraensis sub. cerradoana Prance

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Couepia paraensis 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 paraensis is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in spring or fall and should be watered regularly. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Couepia paraensis

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

Couepia paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia paraensis?

Couepia paraensis

What is the natural habitat of Couepia paraensis?

Tropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering period of Couepia paraensis?

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-367985: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.