Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
735351

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 420 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734684



Common Names

  • Mexican Jacaratia
  • Jacaratia Mexicana
  • Jacaratia Mexicana Tree


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Synonyms

  • Leucopremna mexicana Standl. [unknown]
  • Pileus mexicanus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Carica heptaphylla Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Carica mexicana (A.DC.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Jacaratia conica Kerber [unknown]
  • Pileus heptaphyllus (Sessé & Moc.) Ramirez. [unknown]
  • Pileus pentaphyllus Becerra [unknown]

Description

Jacaratia mexicana (also called Mexican Jacaratia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaratia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacaratia mexicana has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaratia mexicana is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Jacaratia mexicana

Jacaratia mexicana can be found in Central and South America.

Jacaratia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaratia mexicana?

Jacaratia mexicana

What is the common name of Jacaratia mexicana?

Mexican jacaratia

Where is Jacaratia mexicana native to?

Mexico

Species in the Caricaceae family

Carica aprica, Carica augusti, Carica chilensis, Carica crassipetala, Carica glandulosa, Carica horovitziana, Carica longiflora, Carica omnilingua, Carica palandensis, Carica papaya, Carica pentagona, Carica pulchra, Carica sprucei, Carica stipulata, Cylicomorpha parviflora, Cylicomorpha solmsii, Horovitzia cnidoscoloides, Jacaratia digitata, Jacaratia dolichaula, Jacaratia mexicana, Jacaratia spinosa, Jacaratia chocoensis, Jacaratia heptaphylla, Jacaratia corumbensis, Jarilla caudata, Jarilla heterophylla, Jarilla chocola, Vasconcellea pubescens, Vasconcellea microcarpa, Vasconcellea cauliflora, Vasconcellea crassipetala, Vasconcellea glandulosa, Vasconcellea horovitziana, Vasconcellea longiflora, Vasconcellea omnilingua, Vasconcellea palandensis, Vasconcellea pulchra, Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa, Vasconcellea sprucei, Vasconcellea stipulata, Vasconcellea weberbaueri, Vasconcellea candicans, Vasconcellea monoica, Vasconcellea parviflora, Vasconcellea goudotiana, Vasconcellea quercifolia, Vasconcellea aurantiaca,