Species:
pseudoverticillata
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 282 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629366
Common Names
- Cunonia pseudoverticillata
- Pseudoverticillata Cunonia
- Pseudoverticillata Cunonia
Description
Cunonia pseudoverticillata (also called False-whorled Cunonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 4-7 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 pseudoverticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cunonia pseudoverticillata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cunonia pseudoverticillata 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 pseudoverticillata
Cunonia pseudoverticillata is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.
Cunonia pseudoverticillata FAQ
What are the common names of Cunonia pseudoverticillata?
False-whorled cunonia
What is the natural habitat of Cunonia pseudoverticillata?
Forests of New Caledonia
What is the growth rate of Cunonia pseudoverticillata?
Slow to medium
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,