Caraipa tumescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumescens
ID:
1333904
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Cabral
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 349 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346358
Common Names
- Caraipa tumescens
- Tumescent Caraipa
- Tumescent Orchid
Searching for Caraipa tumescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caraipa tumescens (also called 'Tumescent Caraipa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with a single, unbranched stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caraipa tumescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caraipa tumescens has small white flowers with yellow centers and long stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Searching for Caraipa tumescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caraipa tumescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Caraipa tumescens
Caraipa tumescens can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Caraipa tumescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caraipa tumescens?
Caraipa tumescens
What type of plant is Caraipa tumescens?
Herb
Where is Caraipa tumescens found?
Central and 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
Fernanda Nunes Cabral: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Cabral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157257-1: Based on the initial data import