Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
775705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 14 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775038



Common Names

  • Careya Arborea
  • Tree Careya
  • Arboreal Careya


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Description

Careya arborea (also called Tree Mahua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to India and is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Careya arborea is used for its timber, edible fruits, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Careya arborea is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Careya arborea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate, as it can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and high lighting. It is also relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.

Where to Find Careya arborea

Careya arborea is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Careya arborea FAQ

What is the common name of Careya arborea?

Indian Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Careya arborea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Careya arborea?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Malvales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Careya

Species in the Careya genus

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

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