Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 273 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589675
Common Names
- Nodosa Cassipourea
- Cassipourea nodosa
- Nodosa Cassipourea
Description
Cassipourea nodosa (also called Knobbed cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical South America. It typically grows to a height of 6–15 m (20–50 ft) and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). It is found in wet forests, along streams and rivers, and in seasonally flooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cassipourea nodosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassipourea nodosa is white and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassipourea nodosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cassipourea nodosa
Cassipourea nodosa is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It is found in lowland rainforest, often on riverbanks.
Cassipourea nodosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassipourea nodosa?
Cassipourea nodosa
What is the common name of Cassipourea nodosa?
Knotted Cassipourea
What is the natural range of Cassipourea nodosa?
West Indies
Species in the Cassipourea genus
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,
Cassipourea guianensis,
Cassipourea gummiflua,
Cassipourea hiotou,
Cassipourea huillensis,
Cassipourea killipii,
Cassipourea korupensis,
Cassipourea lanceolata,
Cassipourea lasiocalyx,
Cassipourea leptoclada,
Cassipourea leptoneura,
Cassipourea lescotiana,
Cassipourea letestui,
Cassipourea madagascariensis,
Cassipourea malosana,
Cassipourea microcarpa,
Cassipourea microphylla,
Cassipourea mollis,
Cassipourea mossambicensis,
Cassipourea myriocarpa,
Cassipourea ndando,
Cassipourea nialatou,
Cassipourea nodosa,
Cassipourea obovata,
Cassipourea obtusa,
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,