Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pernambucensis
ID:
831372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 256 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830707

Common Names

  • Couepia Pernambucensis
  • Pernambucensis Couepia
  • Pernambuco Couepia

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Description

Couepia pernambucensis (also called Pernambuco Couepia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 3–10 m. The leaves are oval to oblong-lanceolate, 4–10 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Couepia pernambucensis 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 pernambucensis 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 pernambucensis is a tropical tree native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Couepia pernambucensis

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

Couepia pernambucensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couepia pernambucensis?

Couepia pernambucensis

What is the natural habitat of Couepia pernambucensis?

Tropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering period of Couepia pernambucensis?

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-367992: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.