Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
david-smithii
ID:
624846

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 250 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624178

Common Names

  • Coussapoa David-Smithii
  • David-Smith's Coussapoa
  • Coussapoa

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Description

Coussapoa david-smithii (also called David-Smith's Coussapoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa david-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and soaps. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coussapoa david-smithii are yellow-green, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa david-smithii is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is widely cultivated in gardens. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coussapoa david-smithii

Coussapoa david-smithii is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical forests and in open areas.

Coussapoa david-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coussapoa david-smithii?

Coussapoa david-smithii

What is the common name of Coussapoa david-smithii?

David-Smith's Coussapoa

What is the natural habitat of Coussapoa david-smithii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Coussapoa genus

Coussapoa angustifolia, Coussapoa arachnoidea, Coussapoa argentea, Coussapoa asperifolia, Coussapoa batavorum, Coussapoa brevipes, Coussapoa chocoensis, Coussapoa cinnamomea, Coussapoa cinnamomifolia, Coussapoa contorta, Coussapoa crassivenosa, Coussapoa cupularis, Coussapoa curranii, Coussapoa david-smithii, Coussapoa dolichandra, Coussapoa duquei, Coussapoa echinata, Coussapoa ferruginea, Coussapoa floccosa, Coussapoa fulvescens, Coussapoa glaberrima, Coussapoa herthae, Coussapoa jatun-sachensis, Coussapoa latifolia, Coussapoa leprieurii, Coussapoa longepedunculata, Coussapoa macerrima, Coussapoa manuensis, Coussapoa microcarpa, Coussapoa microcephala, Coussapoa nitida, Coussapoa nymphaeifolia, Coussapoa oligocephala, Coussapoa orthoneura, Coussapoa ovalifolia, Coussapoa pachyphylla, Coussapoa parviceps, Coussapoa parvifolia, Coussapoa purpusii, Coussapoa scabra, Coussapoa sprucei, Coussapoa tessmannii, Coussapoa tolimensis, Coussapoa trinervia, Coussapoa valaria, Coussapoa vannifolia, Coussapoa villosa, Coussapoa viridifolia, Coussapoa darienensis, Coussapoa peruviana,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303196-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.