Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Santam.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 26: 457 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025975
Common Names
- Carpotroche caceresiae
- Caceres' Carpotroche
- Carpotroche Caceres'
Description
Carpotroche caceresiae (also called Caceres' Carpotroche, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carpotroche caceresiae is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carpotroche caceresiae is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carpotroche caceresiae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Carpotroche caceresiae
Carpotroche caceresiae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Carpotroche caceresiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpotroche caceresiae?
Carpotroche caceresiae
What is the family of Carpotroche caceresiae?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Carpotroche caceresiae?
Caceresiae
Species in the Carpotroche genus
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,