Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
775708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 13 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775041



Common Names

  • Careya Herbacea
  • Herbaceous Careya
  • Herbaceus Careya


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Description

Careya herbacea (also called Herbaceous 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 herbacea is used for its timber, edible fruits, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Careya herbacea 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 herbacea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Careya herbacea

Careya herbacea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Careya herbacea FAQ

What is the common name of Careya herbacea?

Indian Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Careya herbacea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Careya herbacea?

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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