Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 715 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267624
Common Names
- Doliocarpus aureobaccus
- Doliocarpus bracteata
- Doliocarpus beccariana
Description
Doliocarpus aureobaccus (also called Aureobaccus Doliocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Doliocarpus aureobaccus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Doliocarpus aureobaccus has small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doliocarpus aureobaccus is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Doliocarpus aureobaccus requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.
Where to Find Doliocarpus aureobaccus
Doliocarpus aureobaccus is native to tropical Africa.
Doliocarpus aureobaccus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus aureobaccus?
Doliocarpus aureobaccus
What is the family of Doliocarpus aureobaccus?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Doliocarpus aureobaccus?
Golden-fruited doliocarpus
Species in the Doliocarpus genus
Doliocarpus leiophyllus,
Doliocarpus paucinervis,
Doliocarpus schultesianus,
Doliocarpus triananus,
Doliocarpus amazonicus,
Doliocarpus aracaensis,
Doliocarpus areolatus,
Doliocarpus aureobaccatus,
Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus,
Doliocarpus carnevaliorum,
Doliocarpus chocoensis,
Doliocarpus dasyanthus,
Doliocarpus dentatus,
Doliocarpus dressleri,
Doliocarpus elegans,
Doliocarpus elliptifolius,
Doliocarpus foreroi,
Doliocarpus gentryi,
Doliocarpus glomeratus,
Doliocarpus gracilis,
Doliocarpus grandiflorus,
Doliocarpus guianensis,
Doliocarpus herrerae,
Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus,
Doliocarpus hispidus,
Doliocarpus humboldtianus,
Doliocarpus kubitzkii,
Doliocarpus lancifolius,
Doliocarpus liesneri,
Doliocarpus lombardii,
Doliocarpus lopez-palacii,
Doliocarpus macrocarpus,
Doliocarpus magnificus,
Doliocarpus major,
Doliocarpus multiflorus,
Doliocarpus nitidus,
Doliocarpus novogranatensis,
Doliocarpus olivaceus,
Doliocarpus ortegae,
Doliocarpus paraensis,
Doliocarpus pipolyi,
Doliocarpus prancei,
Doliocarpus pruskii,
Doliocarpus sagolianus,
Doliocarpus savannarum,
Doliocarpus schottianus,
Doliocarpus sellowianus,
Doliocarpus sessiliflorus,
Doliocarpus spatulifolius,
Doliocarpus spraguei,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,