Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillon & H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 406 (2011 publ. 2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331972
Common Names
- Bopopo
- Bopopo Tree
- Cunonia Bopopo
Description
Cunonia bopopensis (also called Bopopensis Cunonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in tropical dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cunonia bopopensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cunonia bopopensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cunonia bopopensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cunonia bopopensis
Cunonia bopopensis is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Cunonia bopopensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cunonia bopopensis?
Cunonia bopopensis
What is the common name of Cunonia bopopensis?
Bopopensis
What is the family of Cunonia bopopensis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Cunonia genus
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
Cunonia linearisepala,
Cunonia macrophylla,
Cunonia montana,
Cunonia pseudoverticillata,
Cunonia pterophylla,
Cunonia pulchella,
Cunonia purpurea,
Cunonia rotundifolia,
Cunonia rupicola,
Cunonia schinziana,
Cunonia varijuga,
Cunonia vieillardii,
Cunonia dickisonii,
Cunonia koghicola,
Cunonia bopopensis,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.