Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longepedunculata
ID:
624880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Akkermans & C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 85: 453 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624212

Common Names

  • Coussapoa Longepedunculata
  • Long-Stalked Coussapoa
  • Coussapoa

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Description

Coussapoa longepedunculata (also called 'Long-peduncled Sapucaia', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Lecythidaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in lowland and montane tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa longepedunculata is used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coussapoa longepedunculata are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa longepedunculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Coussapoa longepedunculata

Coussapoa longepedunculata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Coussapoa longepedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coussapoa longepedunculata?

Coussapoa longepedunculata

What is the common name of Coussapoa longepedunculata?

Long-peduncled Coussapoa

Where is Coussapoa longepedunculata found?

It is found in Costa Rica

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.
Reiner W.A.P. Akkermans (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akkermans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899556-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.