Couepia — 18 species
Botanical species in the genus Couepia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Couepia bracteosa
Couepia bracteosa
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position or light shade. Newly planted young trees grow away moderately well.
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Couepia grandiflora
Couepia grandiflora
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Plants succeed in dry terrains, growing well in degraded areas on stony soils. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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Couepia longipendula
Couepia longipendula
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropical lowlands. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Plants are adapted to growing in heavy, infertile, clay oxisols of lowland rainforests.
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Couepia polyandra
Couepia polyandra
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Established plants are fairly drought resistant. Seedlings take about 6 years before they commence fruiting.
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Couepia rufa
Couepia rufa
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics. Grows in light to moderate shade. A slow-growing plant, even when young.
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