Caryocar microcarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
808911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 133 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808245
Common Names
- Caryocar Microcarpum
- Small-fruited Caryocar
- Small-fruited Peanut Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryocar microcarpum (also called Small-fruited Peccary Nut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a spreading habit. It is native to South America, from Colombia to Peru and south to Bolivia. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Caryocar microcarpum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caryocar microcarpum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with two to four leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caryocar microcarpum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Caryocar microcarpum
Caryocar microcarpum is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in tropical forests and dry forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Caryocar microcarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryocar microcarpum?
Caryocar microcarpum
What is the common name of Caryocar microcarpum?
Small-fruited Pequi
What type of plant is Caryocar microcarpum?
Caryocar microcarpum is a tree
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-34648: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.