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Summary
Coutera hexandra is a semideciduous plant that grows up to 6 m tall with a short, usually crooked bole. It is often planted as an ornamental plant. It is commonly found in South America and grows well under sunny condition and moist soil. The bark is used in the treatment of malaria and fever. The wood is moderately heavy and hard but not very durable. It is used for tool handles, fuel and charcoal.
Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas; C. America - Panama to Mexico; Caribbean- Trinidad
Physical Characteristics
Coutarea is a deciduous Tree growing to 4.5 m (14ft) by 4.5 m (14ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Bignonia triflora Pav. ex DC. Cinchona souzana (Mart.) Brign. Coutarea alba Griseb. Coutarea campani
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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The stem bark is bitter, febrifuge, stomachic and tonic[ 348 , 739 ]. It can be used as a substitute for quinine (Cinchona spp.) when treating malaria, and is also used for treating swamp fever[ 348 , 739 ]. The root bark is mixed in a decoction with stem bark and then used as an antidiabetic and vermifuge[ 348 ]. The plant is a rich source of neoflavonoids and their glycosides[ 739 ]. One of the compounds in the plant has been shown to exert a relaxing effect upon the trachea[ 420 ]. The plant extract has been shown to be antiinflammatory[ 739 ].
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Other Uses
Other Uses The wood is of medium and uniform texture, moderately heavy, hard, flexible, with moderate mechanical properties and not very durable. The wood is usually too small to be of much use apart from items such as tool handles[ 420 ]. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[ 420 ].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Grows best in a sunny position[ 420 ]. Prefers a moist soil[ 420 ]. Semi-deciduous
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Plant Propagation
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Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Coutera hexandra or Coutera
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Mexico (Chiapas) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Jacq.) K.Schum.
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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