Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1327763

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 15 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340217

Common Names

  • Peruviana Coussapoa
  • Peruvian Coussapoa
  • Peruvian Coussapoa

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Description

Coussapoa peruviana (also called the Peruvian Coussapoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Peru. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Coussapoa peruviana is an evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making tea and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coussapoa peruviana has white flowers, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussapoa peruviana is a tropical tree native to Peru. It grows to a height of 30-50 feet and prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Coussapoa peruviana

Coussapoa peruviana is found in Peru.

Coussapoa peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coussapoa peruviana?

Coussapoa peruviana

What is the natural habitat of Coussapoa peruviana?

It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the flower color of Coussapoa peruviana?

The flowers are white to pale yellow in color.

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:77141382-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.