Status:
valid
Authors:
Kenfack
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 224 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333339
Common Names
- Littoral Carapa
- Littoral Mahogany
- Littoral Mahogany Tree
Description
Carapa littoralis (also called Littoral Carapa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carapa littoralis has a white flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carapa littoralis is a tropical tree native to South America. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in pots and kept moist until they are established. Cuttings should be planted in separate pots and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Carapa littoralis
Carapa littoralis is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
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,