Caraipa andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
744164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard & L.M.Campb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 59: 394 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743497
Common Names
- Caraipa Andina
- Andina Caraipa
- Caraipa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caraipa andina (also called Andina, among many other common names) is a shrub found in South America. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caraipa andina is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caraipa andina has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caraipa andina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Caraipa andina
Caraipa andina is found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Caraipa andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caraipa andina?
Caraipa andina
What is the common name of Caraipa andina?
Andean caraipa
What is the natural habitat of Caraipa andina?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Caraipa genus
Caraipa ampla, Caraipa aracaensis, Caraipa costata, Caraipa densifolia, Caraipa duckeana, Caraipa foveolata, Caraipa grandifolia, Caraipa heterocarpa, Caraipa jaramilloi, Caraipa llanorum, Caraipa longipedicellata, Caraipa longisepala, Caraipa minor, Caraipa multinervia, Caraipa myrcioides, Caraipa odorata, Caraipa parvielliptica, Caraipa parvifolia, Caraipa psilocarpa, Caraipa punctulata, Caraipa racemosa, Caraipa richardiana, Caraipa rodriguesii, Caraipa savannarum, Caraipa surinamensis, Caraipa tereticaulis, Caraipa utilis, Caraipa valioi, Caraipa andina, Caraipa iracemensis, Caraipa balbinensis, Caraipa caespitosa, Caraipa glabra, Caraipa pilosa, Caraipa antioquensis, Caraipa tumescens, Caraipa davilae,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895719: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Lisa M. Campbell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Campb.' in the authors string.