Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Beach Tamarind, Carrotwood
Other regional names: Cashew Leaf Cupania +1 more
- Cashew Leaf Cupania
- Green Leaf Tamarind
Also known as: Alectryon anacardioides (A.Rich.) O.Schwartz +2 more
- Alectryon anacardioides (A.Rich.) O.Schwartz
- Cupania anacardioides A.Rich.
- Cupaniopsis anacardioides f. genuina Radlk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cupaniopsis anacardioides (commonly known as Beach-Tamarind or Carrotwood) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Florida, Hawaii, Pakistan, Texas