Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pyramidata
ID:
775792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) R.Knuth

Source:
iplants

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 219a: 129 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775125

Common Names

  • Couratari pyramidata
  • Pyramidal Couratari
  • Pyramidata Couratari

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Description

Couratari pyramidata (also called Pyramid Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical forests. It is a large, evergreen tree, with long, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. The flowers are borne in racemes.

Uses & Benefits

Couratari pyramidata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Couratari pyramidata has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Couratari pyramidata is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Couratari pyramidata

Couratari pyramidata is native to Brazil.

Couratari pyramidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Couratari pyramidata?

Couratari pyramidata

What is the common name of Couratari pyramidata?

Pyramidata Couratari

What is the natural habitat of Couratari pyramidata?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

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-313690: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.