Caryocar amygdaliforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdaliforme
ID:
808656
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 654 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807990
Common Names
- Caryocar Amygdaliforme
- Amygdaliforme Caryocar
- Caryocar Almond-Shaped
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryocar amygdaliforme (also called Almond-Shaped Caryocar, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in humid forests and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Caryocar amygdaliforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caryocar amygdaliforme has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caryocar amygdaliforme is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Caryocar amygdaliforme
Caryocar amygdaliforme is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.
Caryocar amygdaliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryocar amygdaliforme?
Caryocar amygdaliforme
What is the common name of Caryocar amygdaliforme?
Almond-shaped Caryocar
What is the natural habitat of Caryocar amygdaliforme?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Caryocar genus
Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
Species in the Caryocaraceae family
Anthodiscus amazonicus, Anthodiscus chocoensis, Anthodiscus fragrans, Anthodiscus klugii, Anthodiscus mazarunensis, Anthodiscus montanus, Anthodiscus obovatus, Anthodiscus peruanus, Anthodiscus pilosus, Anthodiscus trifoliatus, Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34623: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.