Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 280 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587943
Common Names
- Carica augusti
- August Papaya
- August Tree
Description
Carica augusti (also called Augusti Papaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Carica augusti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carica augusti has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carica augusti is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, the soil should be well-drained and the plant should be kept in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it occasionally.
Where to Find Carica augusti
Carica augusti is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Carica augusti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carica augusti?
Carica augusti
What are the common names of Carica augusti?
August's Papaya, August's-Papaya
What is the natural habitat of Carica augusti?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Carica genus
Carica aprica,
Carica augusti,
Carica chilensis,
Carica crassipetala,
Carica glandulosa,
Carica horovitziana,
Carica longiflora,
Carica omnilingua,
Carica palandensis,
Carica papaya,
Carica pentagona,
Carica pulchra,
Carica sprucei,
Carica stipulata,
Species in the Caricaceae family
Carica aprica,
Carica augusti,
Carica chilensis,
Carica crassipetala,
Carica glandulosa,
Carica horovitziana,
Carica longiflora,
Carica omnilingua,
Carica palandensis,
Carica papaya,
Carica pentagona,
Carica pulchra,
Carica sprucei,
Carica stipulata,
Cylicomorpha parviflora,
Cylicomorpha solmsii,
Horovitzia cnidoscoloides,
Jacaratia digitata,
Jacaratia dolichaula,
Jacaratia mexicana,
Jacaratia spinosa,
Jacaratia chocoensis,
Jacaratia heptaphylla,
Jacaratia corumbensis,
Jarilla caudata,
Jarilla heterophylla,
Jarilla chocola,
Vasconcellea pubescens,
Vasconcellea microcarpa,
Vasconcellea cauliflora,
Vasconcellea crassipetala,
Vasconcellea glandulosa,
Vasconcellea horovitziana,
Vasconcellea longiflora,
Vasconcellea omnilingua,
Vasconcellea palandensis,
Vasconcellea pulchra,
Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa,
Vasconcellea sprucei,
Vasconcellea stipulata,
Vasconcellea weberbaueri,
Vasconcellea candicans,
Vasconcellea monoica,
Vasconcellea parviflora,
Vasconcellea goudotiana,
Vasconcellea quercifolia,
Vasconcellea aurantiaca,