Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
630031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 123 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629363

Common Names

  • Cunonia montana
  • Montana Cunonia
  • Montana Cunonia

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Synonyms

  • Cunonia nervosa Hoogland [unknown]
  • Cunonia pulchella montana Brongn. & Gris [unknown]

Description

Cunonia montana (also called Mountain Cunonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 m and has a spread of 2-4 m. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins, often in moist, sheltered gullies and along creek banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cunonia montana has many uses including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cunonia montana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunonia montana is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny location in well-draining soil. It requires minimal water and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. It should be fertilized once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cunonia montana

Cunonia montana is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.

Cunonia montana FAQ

What are the common names of Cunonia montana?

Mountain cunonia

What is the natural habitat of Cunonia montana?

Forests of New Caledonia

What is the growth rate of Cunonia montana?

Slow to medium

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-2747446: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.