Caraipa davilae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davilae
ID:
1335158
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Cabral
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 286(4): 251 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347612
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caraipa davilae (also called Davila's Caraipa, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America. It has a thick trunk and grows to a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Caraipa davilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caraipa davilae has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caraipa davilae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the shrub.
Where to Find Caraipa davilae
Caraipa davilae is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Caraipa davilae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caraipa davilae?
Caraipa davilae
What is the common name of Caraipa davilae?
Davila's Caraipa
What is the natural habitat of Caraipa davilae?
Caraipa davilae is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.
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:77159867-1: Based on the initial data import