Couroupita guianensis - Wikipedia
WEBCouroupita guianensis, known by a variety of common names including cannonball tree, is a deciduous tree in the flowering plant family Lecythidaceae.
Cannonball tree | Fruit, Tropical, Ornamental | Britannica
WEBCannonball tree, (Couroupita guianensis), tall, soft-wooded tree, of the family Lecythidaceae, native to northeastern South America and notable for its large, spherical woody fruit, which resembles a rusty cannonball.
Couroupita guianensis - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBCouroupita guianensis, commonly known as cannonball tree, is a soft-wooded, deciduous tropical tree of the Brazil nut family that typically matures to 50-75’ (infrequently to 100’) tall.
Couroupita guianensis – Cannonball Tree Facts & Care Guide
WEBJan 6, 2024 · Discover the exotic Couroupita guianensis, also known as the Cannonball Tree. Explore our extensive database for care tips, photos, and unique facts!
Couroupita guianensis
WEBDescription: Couroupita guianensisSN|31760]]SN|31760]] (cannonball tree) is a big deciduous, tropical tree in the family Lecythidaceae, which also contains the Brazil nut ( Bertholletia excelsa) and Paradise nut ( Lecythis zabucajo ). It grows to 35 m high and is usually known as an ornamental.
The Cannon Ball Tree - Plant Talk
WEBJan 31, 2013 · Cannon ball-like fruits of Couroupita guianensis, the cannon ball tree. (Photo by L. Gamez Alvarez) Unfortunately, because the cannon ball tree can only grow outside of its natural habitat when cultivated in subtropical and tropical botanical gardens, it can not be found at the NYBG.
Couroupita guianensis - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
WEBJul 20, 2022 · Couroupita guianensis - Useful Tropical Plants. Aubl. Lecythidaceae. + Synonyms. Couroupita peruviana O.Berg. Common Name: Cannonball Tree. Close up of flowers. Photograph by: Ajna Fern. General Information. Cannonball tree is a deciduous tree with a dense, oblong crown; it can grow from 8 - 30 metres tall [ 200. , 412. , 419. ].
The Cannon Ball Tree | New York Botanical Garden
WEBJan 30, 2013 · Flower of a cannon ball from a tree growing as an ornamental in Costa Rica. (Photo by Scott A. Mori) Picture 2 of 2. Next. I still stand in awe each time I see the cannon ball tree ( Couroupita guianensis ), a member of the Brazil nut family.
National Tropical Botanical Garden | Couroupita guianensis
WEBFamily: LECYTHIDACEAE. Genus: Couroupita. Species: guianensis. Species Author: Aubl. Vernacular: Cannon Ball Tree. Search Again. View A Different Resource. NTBG Programs At A Glance. In Person Programs. Virtual Visits.
Couroupita guianensis - Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
WEBCouroupita guianensis Aubl. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. Lecythidaceae. Couroupita guianensis Aubl. First published in Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 708 (1775) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is Panama to S. Tropical America. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
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