Carapa velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 11 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586400
Common Names
- Carapa velutina
- Velvet Andiroba
- Velvet Crabwood Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapa velutina (also called Velvet Carapa, among many other common names) is a tree native to South America. It has thick, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical climates and is often found in woodlands and other areas with plenty of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carapa velutina 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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Carapa velutina 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 velutina
Carapa velutina is found in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Carapa velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapa velutina?
Carapa velutina
What type of plant is Carapa velutina?
Tree
Where does Carapa velutina grow?
Nicaragua
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-2699353: Based on the initial data import
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.