Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canjerana
ID:
578062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Mat. Med. Bras. : 38 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577394



Common Names

  • Cabralea canjerana
  • Canjerana
  • Brazilian Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia canjerana Vell. [unknown]
  • Turraea americana Vell. [unknown]
  • Cabralea brachystachya C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea burchellii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea cauliflora Harms [unknown]
  • Cabralea comovadensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea eichleriana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea eichleriana macrantha C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea erismatica A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cabralea estrellensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea gaudichaudii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea glaberrima A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Cabralea glaziovii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea jussiaeana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea lacaziana Rizzini [unknown]
  • Cabralea laevis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea lagoensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea lagoensis glabra C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea lundii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea macrantha Harms [unknown]
  • Cabralea macrophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea macrophylla decomposita C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea multijuga C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea oblongifoliola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea pallescens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea pedunculata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea pilosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea pilosa glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea poeppigii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea riedelii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea rojasii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea schwackei C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea silvatica C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea sulcata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea villosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea warmingiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea warmingiana coriacea C.DC. [unknown]
  • Cabralea canjerana canjerana [unknown]

Description

Cabralea canjerana (also called Cabralea canjerana, among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Cabralea. It is a tree that grows up to 30 m tall, with white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cabralea canjerana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cabralea canjerana sub. polytricha (A.Juss.) T.D.Penn.
Cabralea canjerana sub. selloi (C.DC.) Barreiros

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cabralea canjerana has small, white flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cabralea canjerana is a tropical tree native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Cabralea canjerana

Cabralea canjerana is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Cabralea canjerana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cabralea canjerana?

Cabralea canjerana

What is the common name of Cabralea canjerana?

Canjerana

What is the natural habitat of Cabralea canjerana?

Tropical and subtropical forests in South America

Species in the Cabralea genus

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688736: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.