Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pterophylla
ID:
630035

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

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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.

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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 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-2747450: 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.