Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2739 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588056
Common Names
- Carlesia sinensis
- Chinese Papaya
- Chinese Tree
Synonyms
- Seseli taquetii H.Wolff [unknown]
- Cuminum sinensis (Dunn.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Cuminum sinense (Dunn) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Carlesia sinensis (also called Chinese Carlesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Carlesia sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Carlesia sinensis is yellowish-green, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carlesia sinensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with a rosette of fleshy, grey-green leaves. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rosettes. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rosettes should be done in spring or early summer. The rosettes should be carefully separated and planted in individual containers with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Carlesia sinensis
Carlesia sinensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Carlesia sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlesia sinensis?
Carlesia sinensis
What is the common name of Carlesia sinensis?
Carlesia
What is the family of Carlesia sinensis?
Caricaceae
Species in the Carlesia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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