Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
carajaensis
ID:
1242583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skorupa

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8(4): 449. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241921



Common Names

  • Pilocarpus carajaensis
  • Carajaensis Pilocarpus
  • Pilocarpus


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Description

Pilocarpus carajaensis (also called Carajás Pilocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pilocarpus carajaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilocarpus carajaensis is a yellowish-orange color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilocarpus carajaensis is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.

Where to Find Pilocarpus carajaensis

Pilocarpus carajaensis can be found in the Brazilian state of Pará.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References