Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tomentocarpa
ID:
1411094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) R.Ortiz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 100: 72. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423559



Common Names

  • Curarea tomentocarpa
  • Tomentose-fruited Curarea
  • Tomentose-fruited Curarea


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Description

Curarea tomentocarpa (also called Tomentocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curarea tomentocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curarea tomentocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curarea tomentocarpa is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Curarea tomentocarpa

Curarea tomentocarpa can be found in South America.

Curarea tomentocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curarea tomentocarpa?

Curarea tomentocarpa

What is the common name of Curarea tomentocarpa?

Woolly curarea

What is the natural habitat of Curarea tomentocarpa?

Tropical forests

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Rosa del C. Ortiz (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Ortiz' in the authors string.