Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
multinervia
ID:
586641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kubitzki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 16-17: 157 (1986-1987 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585973



Common Names

  • Caraipa Multinervia
  • Caraipa Tree
  • Caraipa Aracaensis


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Description

Caraipa multinervia (also called Multinervia Caraipa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical climates and is often found in woodlands and other areas with plenty of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Caraipa multinervia 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 multinervia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caraipa multinervia is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical South America and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs regular watering. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Caraipa multinervia

Caraipa multinervia can be found in South America.

Caraipa multinervia FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Caraipa multinervia?

Caraipa multinervia prefers temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal soil pH for Caraipa multinervia?

Caraipa multinervia prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the optimal sunlight for Caraipa multinervia?

Caraipa multinervia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2698948: Based on the initial data import
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.