Couepia bracteosa — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Couepia bracteosa

Couepia Bracteosa

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Couepia bracteosa, also known by the common name pajurá, is a tree found in the Amazon.Its fruits are used as a food source in rural South America, especially in Brazil.Commons names include Aruadan, Coro, Marirana, Oiti, Olosapo, Pajura de mata, Pajura-de-racha, and Pajura-verdadeiro.

A note from PlantMom

Couepia bracteosa shows good resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of maintenance, this plant is relatively low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Couepia bracteosat is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience.

— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Couepia
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Native Area
Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Guyana, Brazil
PLATES
Couepia bracteosa bark
PLATE 01 · bark
Couepia bracteosa bark
PLATE 02 · bark
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