Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chlorocarpus
ID:
588862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 188 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588194



Common Names

  • Carolus chlorocarpus
  • Chlorocarpus Carolus
  • Carolus Chlorocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia chlorocarpa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Heladena hassleriana Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea chlorocarpa A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia chlorocarpa cristata Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia chlorocarpa glandulifera Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia chlorocarpa paradoxa Kralik [unknown]

Description

Carica longiflora (also called Long-flowered Papaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carolus chlorocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carolus chlorocarpus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carolus chlorocarpus is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Carolus chlorocarpus

Carolus chlorocarpus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Carolus chlorocarpus FAQ

What is Carolus chlorocarpus?

Carolus chlorocarpus is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Carolus chlorocarpus found?

Carolus chlorocarpus is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Carolus chlorocarpus?

Carolus chlorocarpus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701174: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.