Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
586612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 105 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585944



Common Names

  • Caraipa Densifolia
  • Caraipa Tree
  • Caraipa Aracaensis


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Synonyms

  • Caraipa excelsa Ducke [unknown]
  • Caraipa fasciculata Cambess. [unknown]
  • Caraipa fasciculata laxiflora (Benth.) Wawra [unknown]
  • Caraipa insidiosa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Caraipa laurifolia Spruce ex Choisy [unknown]
  • Caraipa laxiflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Caraipa melhemiana Paula [unknown]
  • Caraipa myrciifolia Spruce ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Caraipa sellowii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Caraipa variabilis Cambess. [unknown]
  • Caraipa densifolia densifolia [unknown]

Description

Caraipa densifolia (also called Dense-Leaved 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 densifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caraipa densifolia sub. rondoniana Kubitzki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caraipa densifolia 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 densifolia 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 densifolia

Caraipa densifolia can be found in South America.

Caraipa densifolia FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Caraipa densifolia?

Caraipa densifolia prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Caraipa densifolia?

Caraipa densifolia prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Caraipa densifolia?

Caraipa densifolia 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,