Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ampla
ID:
586605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 218 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585937



Common Names

  • Caraipa Ampla
  • Caraipa Tree
  • Caraipa Aracaensis


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Description

Caraipa ampla (also called Large Caraipa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in humid, tropical climates in a variety of habitats, including forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caraipa ampla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caraipa ampla has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caraipa ampla is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Caraipa ampla

Caraipa ampla can be found in South America.

Caraipa ampla FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Caraipa ampla?

Caraipa ampla prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Caraipa ampla?

Caraipa ampla prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Caraipa ampla?

Caraipa ampla prefers full sun.

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,

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