Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 123 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629367
Common Names
- Cunonia pterophylla
- Pterophylla Cunonia
- Pterophylla Cunonia
Synonyms
- Weinmannia poissonii Bonati & Petitm. [unknown]
- Cunonia pulchella pterophylla Brongn. & Gris [unknown]
Description
Cunonia pterophylla (also called Wing-leaved 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 pterophylla 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 pterophylla 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 pterophylla is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Cunonia pterophylla
Cunonia pterophylla is native to New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as montane forests and bamboo forests.
Cunonia pterophylla FAQ
What are the common names of Cunonia pterophylla?
Winged-leaved cunonia
What is the natural habitat of Cunonia pterophylla?
Forests of New Caledonia
What is the growth rate of Cunonia pterophylla?
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,