Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cayapia
ID:
655001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 1: 52, t. 137 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654333



Common Names

  • Dorstenia cayapia
  • Cayapia Dorstenia
  • Cayapia Dorstenia


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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia cayapia opifera (Mart.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia hydrocotyle Mart. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia opifera Mart. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia opifera Fisch. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Dorstenia pachecoleoneana Machado [unknown]
  • Dorstenia palmata Pohl ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia pseudo-opifera Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia reniformis Pohl ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tubicina opifera Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia cayapia cayapia [unknown]
  • Dorstenia cayapia lobata Hassl. [deprecated]

Description

Dorstenia cayapia (also called Cayapia Fig, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia cayapia is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food plant and as a source of fiber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dorstenia cayapia sub. asaroides (Hook.) C.C.Berg
Dorstenia cayapia sub. paraguariensis (Hassl.) C.C.Berg
Dorstenia cayapia sub. vitifolia (Gardner) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dorstenia cayapia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia cayapia can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and dry soils.

Where to Find Dorstenia cayapia

Dorstenia cayapia is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil and in the Caribbean.

Dorstenia cayapia FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia cayapia?

Cayapia Fig

What type of plant is Dorstenia cayapia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dorstenia cayapia native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Dorstenia genus

Dorstenia caatingae, Dorstenia lavrani, Dorstenia africana, Dorstenia afromontana, Dorstenia albertii, Dorstenia annua, Dorstenia appendiculata, Dorstenia arifolia, Dorstenia aristeguietae, Dorstenia astyanactis, Dorstenia bahiensis, Dorstenia barnimiana, Dorstenia barteri, Dorstenia belizensis, Dorstenia benguellensis, Dorstenia bergiana, Dorstenia bicaudata, Dorstenia bonijesu, Dorstenia bowmanniana, Dorstenia brasiliensis, Dorstenia brevipetiolata, Dorstenia brownii, Dorstenia buchananii, Dorstenia caimitensis, Dorstenia carautae, Dorstenia cayapia, Dorstenia choconiana, Dorstenia ciliata, Dorstenia colombiana, Dorstenia conceptionis, Dorstenia contensis, Dorstenia contrajerva, Dorstenia convexa, Dorstenia crenulata, Dorstenia cuspidata, Dorstenia dinklagei, Dorstenia dionga, Dorstenia djettii, Dorstenia dorstenioides, Dorstenia drakena, Dorstenia elata, Dorstenia ellenbeckiana, Dorstenia elliptica, Dorstenia embergeri, Dorstenia erythrantha, Dorstenia excentrica, Dorstenia fawcettii, Dorstenia flagellifera, Dorstenia foetida, Dorstenia gigas,

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,