Carapa vasquezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kenfack
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 7 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749106
Common Names
- Vasquezii Carapa
- Carapa vasquezii
- Carapa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapa vasquezii (also called Vasquez's Carapa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and a spreading habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is generally found in woodlands, forests, and other shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa vasquezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carapa vasquezii is a white to cream-colored bloom with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are slender and upright, with oval-shaped, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapa vasquezii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Carapa vasquezii
Carapa vasquezii is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Carapa vasquezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapa vasquezii?
Carapa vasquezii
What type of plant is Carapa vasquezii?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Carapa vasquezii?
Forests
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-2903623: Based on the initial data import
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.