Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carajensis
ID:
125117

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23(2): 118. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124446



Common Names

  • Caraja
  • Carajá
  • Carajá-assú


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Description

Monogereion carajensis (also called Monogereion, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monogereion carajensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monogereion carajensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monogereion carajensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Monogereion carajensis

Monogereion carajensis can be found in the Carajás region of Brazil.

Monogereion carajensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monogereion carajensis?

Monogereion carajensis

What is the common name of Monogereion carajensis?

Carajas Monogereion

What is the natural habitat of Monogereion carajensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Monogereion genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85546: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.