Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
dickisonii
ID:
744332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillon & H.C.Hopkins

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 420 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743665

Common Names

  • Cunonia
  • Dickison's Cunonia
  • Dickison's Tree

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Description

Cunonia dickisonii (also called Dickison's Cunonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, forests, and meadows at elevations of up to 2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cunonia dickisonii is an ornamental plant often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It has small, fragrant flowers and can tolerate dry conditions, making it a low-maintenance plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cunonia dickisonii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunonia dickisonii is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cunonia dickisonii

Cunonia dickisonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Santander.

Cunonia dickisonii FAQ

What type of plant is Cunonia dickisonii?

Cunonia dickisonii is a flowering plant.

What is the typical height of Cunonia dickisonii?

Cunonia dickisonii typically grows to a height of about 20-30 cm.

What is the typical lifespan of Cunonia dickisonii?

Cunonia dickisonii typically has a lifespan of 1-2 years.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895912: Based on the initial data import
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.