Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horovitziana
ID:
588654

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rev. Fac. Agron. Univ. Venez., Maracay iv. No. 1, 61 (1966).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587986

Common Names

  • Carica horovitziana
  • Horovitz Papaya
  • Horovitz Tree

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Description

Carica horovitziana (also called 'Carica horovitziana', 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 moist forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carica horovitziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carica horovitziana 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 horovitziana is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Carica horovitziana

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

Carica horovitziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica horovitziana?

Carica horovitziana

What are the common names of Carica horovitziana?

Horovitz's Papaya, Horovitz's-Papaya

What is the natural habitat of Carica horovitziana?

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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