Caraipa caespitosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
1306232
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Cabral
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 286(4): 248 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318686
Common Names
- Caraipa Caespitosa
- Caespitosa Caraipa
- Caespitosa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caraipa caespitosa (also called 'Caraipa', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Brazil. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands, and has a dense, bushy habit. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Caraipa caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any space.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caraipa caespitosa is a white color, with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Caraipa caespitosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Caraipa caespitosa FAQ
What are the common names of Caraipa caespitosa?
Caraipa caespitosa is commonly known as the Tufted Caraipa.
What is the natural habitat of Caraipa caespitosa?
Caraipa caespitosa is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
What is the flower color of Caraipa caespitosa?
The flowers of Caraipa caespitosa are usually yellow in color.
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
Fernanda Nunes Cabral: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Cabral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159865-1: Based on the initial data import