Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
924463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uittien

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 22: 368 (1925 publ. 1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923798

Common Names

  • Surinamensis Carpotroche
  • Brazilian Carpotroche
  • Carpotroche

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Description

Carpotroche surinamensis (also called Surinam Carpotroche, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests. It has alternate, simple leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carpotroche surinamensis 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 Carpotroche surinamensis 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

Carpotroche surinamensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Carpotroche surinamensis

Carpotroche surinamensis can be found in Suriname.

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

Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47706-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.