Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
yarinacochaensis
ID:
744322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cornejo & Iltis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 133 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743655



Common Names

  • Crateva
  • Yarinacocha Caper
  • Yarinacocha Caper Tree


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Description

Crateva yarinacochaensis (also called Yarinacocha Crateva, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, forests, and meadows at elevations of up to 2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crateva yarinacochaensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crateva yarinacochaensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crateva yarinacochaensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Crateva yarinacochaensis

Crateva yarinacochaensis is native to Peru and can be found in the Loreto region.

Crateva yarinacochaensis FAQ

What type of plant is Crateva yarinacochaensis?

Crateva yarinacochaensis is a flowering plant.

What is the typical height of Crateva yarinacochaensis?

Crateva yarinacochaensis typically grows to a height of about 20-30 cm.

What is the typical lifespan of Crateva yarinacochaensis?

Crateva yarinacochaensis typically has a lifespan of 1-2 years.

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2895903: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.