Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
282872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 668 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282204



Common Names

  • Pradosia caracasana
  • Caracasana Pradosia
  • Caracas Pradosia


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Synonyms

  • Oxythece caracasana Pittier [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum caracasanum (Pittier) Pittier [unknown]

Description

Pradosia caracasana (also called Caracasana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Pradosia caracasana has multiple non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber. It also has environmental benefits, as it helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pradosia caracasana are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pradosia caracasana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant, but does not tolerate flooding.

Where to Find Pradosia caracasana

Pradosia caracasana is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Pradosia caracasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pradosia caracasana?

Pradosia caracasana

What is the common name of Pradosia caracasana?

Caracasana pradosia

What is the natural habitat of Pradosia caracasana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164548: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.