Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
924469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 368 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923804



Common Names

  • Carrierea vieillardii
  • Vieillardii Carrierea
  • Carrierea's Vieillardii


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Description

Carrierea vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Carrierea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carrierea vieillardii is used in traditional Brazilian medicine as a treatment for fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in Brazilian cuisine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carrierea vieillardii is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carrierea vieillardii is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Carrierea vieillardii

Carrierea vieillardii can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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