Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
foveolata
ID:
586619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 6: 190 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585951



Common Names

  • Caraipa Foveolata
  • Caraipa Tree
  • Caraipa Aracaensis


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Description

Caraipa foveolata (also called 'Foveolate Caraipa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caraipaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and grows to a height of 1-2 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in open woodlands, scrubland, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caraipa foveolata 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 foveolata 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 foveolata 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 foveolata

Caraipa foveolata can be found in South America.

Caraipa foveolata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Caraipa foveolata?

Caraipa foveolata prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Caraipa foveolata?

Caraipa foveolata prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Caraipa foveolata?

Caraipa foveolata 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,

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