Amanoa cupatensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupatensis
ID:
958406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 7: 296 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957744
Common Names
- Cupatensis Amanoa
- Cupatensis Tree
- Cupatensis Plant
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Amanoa cupatensis (also called Cupatea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Amanoa cupatensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant white flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators and its edible fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amanoa cupatensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Amanoa cupatensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Amanoa cupatensis
Amanoa cupatensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Amanoa genus
Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii, Amanoa strobilacea, Amanoa marapiensis,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7562: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.