Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentagona
ID:
588688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heilborn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(12): 2. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588020

Common Names

  • Carica pentagona
  • Five-angled Papaya
  • Five-angled Tree

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Synonyms

  • Carica chrysopetala Heilborn [unknown]
  • Carica fructifragrans García-Barr. & Hern.Cam. [unknown]
  • Carica heilbornii V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Vasconcellea heilbornii (V.M.Badillo) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Carica chrysopetala Heilborn [unknown]

Description

Carica pentagona (also called Pentagonal 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 pentagona 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

Flower of Carica pentagona is yellowish-green, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carica pentagona 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 pentagona

Carica pentagona is native to Central and South America.

Carica pentagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica pentagona?

Carica pentagona

What is the family of Carica pentagona?

Caricaceae

What is the common name of Carica pentagona?

Five-angled Papaya

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-2700929: Based on the initial data import
Otto Heilborn (1892-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heilborn' in the authors string.