Carapa alticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kenfack & Á.J.Pérez
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 125 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748940
Common Names
- Carapa Alticola
- Alticola Carapa
- Highland Mahogany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapa alticola (also called High-altitude Carapa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist, tropical forests. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carapa alticola has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapa alticola is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Carapa alticola
Carapa alticola is native to South America, and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Carapa alticola FAQ
What are the common names of Carapa alticola?
Common names of Carapa alticola include the African mahogany and African walnut.
What is the natural habitat of Carapa alticola?
Carapa alticola is native to tropical Africa.
How big can Carapa alticola grow?
Carapa alticola can grow up to 80 feet tall.
Species in the Carapa genus
Carapa angustifolia, Carapa batesii, Carapa dinklagei, Carapa grandiflora, Carapa guianensis, Carapa hygrophila, Carapa macrantha, Carapa megistocarpa, Carapa microcarpa, Carapa nicaraguensis, Carapa parviflora, Carapa surinamensis, Carapa velutina, Carapa akuri, Carapa longipetala, Carapa alticola, Carapa vasquezii, Carapa llanocarti, Carapa klaineana, Carapa procera, Carapa planadensis, Carapa gogo, Carapa amorphocarpa, Carapa littoralis,
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-2903429: Based on the initial data import
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.
Álvaro J. Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.J.Pérez' in the authors string.