Caraipa pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1333316
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grande & F.N.Cabral
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 261: 76 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345770
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Caraipa pilosa (also called Caraipa pilosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caraipa family. It is native to South America and typically grows in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed sites. It has a shrubby stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow center and have six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Caraipa pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caraipa pilosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Caraipa pilosa is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by cuttings in spring or fall. The cuttings should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 4 inches apart. It is best to water the plants regularly and fertilize them in the spring.
Where to Find Caraipa pilosa
Caraipa pilosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Caraipa pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caraipa pilosa?
Caraipa pilosa
What type of plant is Caraipa pilosa?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae
Where is Caraipa pilosa native to?
Caraipa pilosa is native to South America
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
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.
Fernanda Nunes Cabral: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Cabral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155145-1: Based on the initial data import