Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
crispidentata
ID:
1250362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 4: 55 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249700

Common Names

  • Carpotroche crispidentata
  • Crispidentate Carpotroche
  • Crispidentate Carpotroche Tree

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Description

Carpotroche crispidentata (also called Carpotroche crispidentata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carpotroche crispidentata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpotroche crispidentata has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpotroche crispidentata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Carpotroche crispidentata

Carpotroche crispidentata is native to the tropical rainforest of South America, where it can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Carpotroche crispidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpotroche crispidentata?

Carpotroche crispidentata

What is the common name of Carpotroche crispidentata?

Crisped-toothed Carpotroche

What is the family of Carpotroche crispidentata?

Malvaceae

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,

References

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47692-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.