Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
775742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 288 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775075



Common Names

  • Cariniana rubra
  • Red Cariniana
  • Red Lecythis


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Description

Cariniana rubra (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cariniana rubra is used for its timber, edible fruits, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cariniana rubra is a yellow-green, 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

Cariniana rubra is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8-10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Cariniana rubra

Cariniana rubra is native to Brazil.

Cariniana rubra FAQ

What is the common name of Cariniana rubra?

Brazilian Mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Cariniana rubra?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Cariniana rubra?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Sapindales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Cariniana

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313636: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.