Status:
valid
Authors:
Friedrich
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 3: 563. 1960.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433214
Common Names
- Stoeberia carpii
- Carpii Stoeberia
- Carpii Tree
Synonyms
- Jensenobotrya vanheerdei L.Bolus [unknown]
- Ruschianthemum merenskyanum Dinter [illegitimate]
Description
Stoeberia carpii (also called Carp's Stoeberia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Stoeberia carpii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stoeberia carpii is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoeberia carpii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Stoeberia carpii
Stoeberia carpii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Stoeberia carpii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoeberia carpii?
Stoeberia carpii
What is the family of Stoeberia carpii?
Actinidiaceae
What is the common name of Stoeberia carpii?
Carp's stoeberia
Species in the Stoeberia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family