Picramnia caracasana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
475452
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 236 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474784
Common Names
- Picramnia caracasana
- Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
- Caboclo-Pau
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picramnia caracasana (also called Caracas picramnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Picramniaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, such as wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia caracasana has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a dye for textiles and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picramnia caracasana is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.
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Picramnia caracasana is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Picramnia caracasana
Picramnia caracasana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Picramnia caracasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia caracasana?
Picramnia caracasana
What is the common name of Picramnia caracasana?
Caracasana Picramnia
What is the natural habitat of Picramnia caracasana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Picramnia genus
Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,
Species in the Picramniaceae family
Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2549094: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.