Drypetes morocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morocarpa
ID:
1540728
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard ex D.J.Harris & Quintanar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 153(2): 313. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022220
Common Names
- Drypetes morocarpa
- Morocarpa Drypetes
- Morocarpa Drypetes Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drypetes morocarpa (also called Red-berry, Red-fruit, and Red-fruit Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes morocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drypetes morocarpa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drypetes morocarpa can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them to their permanent location.
Where to Find Drypetes morocarpa
Drypetes morocarpa is native to tropical Africa.
Drypetes morocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypetes morocarpa?
Drypetes morocarpa
What type of plant is Drypetes morocarpa?
Drypetes morocarpa is a shrub.
Where does Drypetes morocarpa grow?
Drypetes morocarpa is native to India.
Species in the Drypetes genus
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,