Caraipa aracaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aracaensis
ID:
586607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kubitzki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 16-17: 158 (1986-1987 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585939
Common Names
- Caraipa Aracaensis
- Caraipa Tree
- Caraipa Ampla
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Caraipa aracaensis (also called Araca 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 aracaensis 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 aracaensis 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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Caraipa aracaensis 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 aracaensis
Caraipa aracaensis can be found in South America.
Caraipa aracaensis FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Caraipa aracaensis?
Caraipa aracaensis prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What is the optimal soil pH for Caraipa aracaensis?
Caraipa aracaensis prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
What is the optimal sunlight for Caraipa aracaensis?
Caraipa aracaensis prefers full sun.
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-2698913: Based on the initial data import
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.