Couratari asterophora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterophora
ID:
775753
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 28(41): 177 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775086
Common Names
- Couratari asterophora
- Star-bearing Couratari
- Asterophora Couratari
Searching for Couratari asterophora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couratari asterophora (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Couratari asterophora is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak or hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Couratari asterophora has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Couratari asterophora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Couratari asterophora is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Couratari asterophora
Couratari asterophora is native to Brazil.
Couratari asterophora FAQ
What is the common name of Couratari asterophora?
Brazil Nut
What is the natural habitat of Couratari asterophora?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific classification of Couratari asterophora?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Ericales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Couratari
Species in the Couratari genus
Couratari asterophora, Couratari asterotricha, Couratari atrovinosa, Couratari calycina, Couratari gloriosa, Couratari guianensis, Couratari longipedicellata, Couratari macrosperma, Couratari multiflora, Couratari oblongifolia, Couratari oligantha, Couratari prancei, Couratari pyramidata, Couratari riparia, Couratari sandwithii, Couratari scottmorii, Couratari stellata, Couratari tauari, Couratari tenuicarpa,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313654: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.