Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
carassensis
ID:
1330152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Fontella, Goes & S.A.Cáceres

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 23: 29 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342606

Common Names

  • Morillo's Carassensis
  • Morillo's Carassensis Sage
  • Carassensis Sage

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Description

Morilloa carassensis (also called Carassensis Morillo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is found in Peru and Bolivia. It is a small, perennial herb with a branched stem and small, white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Morilloa carassensis is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morilloa carassensis has yellow flowers with a red center and red anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morilloa carassensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Morilloa carassensis

Morilloa carassensis can be found in Peru.

Morilloa carassensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morilloa carassensis?

Morilloa carassensis

What is the common name of Morilloa carassensis?

Carassensis morilloa

What type of plant is Morilloa carassensis?

Herb

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Monique Britto de Goes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goes' in the authors string.
Sergio A. Cáceres (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Cáceres' in the authors string.