Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
588624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch.) Solms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 98 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587956

Common Names

  • Carica chilensis
  • Chilean Papaya
  • Chilean Tree

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Synonyms

  • Vasconcellea chilensis Planch. [unknown]
  • Papaya chilensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Carica chilensis (also called Chilean Papaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is native to Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carica chilensis 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 chilensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carica chilensis 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 chilensis

Carica chilensis is native to Chile.

Carica chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica chilensis?

Carica chilensis

What are the common names of Carica chilensis?

Chilean Papaya, Chilean-Papaya

What is the natural habitat of Carica chilensis?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700869: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.