Carapa microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Vég. Ut. Afr. Trop. Franç. 5: 191 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586387
Common Names
- Carapa microcarpa
- Andiroba Tree
- Crabwood Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapa microcarpa (also called 'Small-Fruited Carapa', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has thin, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and can be found in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa microcarpa is a tropical tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carapa microcarpa is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapa microcarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Carapa microcarpa
Carapa microcarpa is found in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Carapa microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapa microcarpa?
Carapa microcarpa
What is the common name of Carapa microcarpa?
Microcarpa Carapa
What type of environment does Carapa microcarpa prefer?
Carapa microcarpa prefers warm, humid environments with plenty of indirect sunlight.
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-2699338: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.