Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipetala
ID:
588630

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Rev. Fac. Agron. Univ. Venez., Maracay iv. No. 2, 68 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587962

Common Names

  • Carica crassipetala
  • Thick-petaled Papaya
  • Thick-petaled Tree

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Description

Carica crassipetala (also called Thick-petaled 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 crassipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize stream banks and is a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carica crassipetala 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 crassipetala 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 crassipetala

Carica crassipetala is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Carica crassipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica crassipetala?

Carica crassipetala

What are the common names of Carica crassipetala?

Thick-Petaled Papaya, Thick-Petaled-Papaya

What is the natural habitat of Carica crassipetala?

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,

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