Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
588696

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Rev. Fac. Agron. Univ. Venez., Maracay iv. No. 2, 76 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588028

Common Names

  • Carica pulchra
  • Papaya Tree
  • Papaya Fruit Tree

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Description

Carica pulchra (also called Beautiful 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 pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra is a perennial 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 or division.

Where to Find Carica pulchra

Carica pulchra can be found in Central and South America.

Carica pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica pulchra?

Carica pulchra

What is the family of Carica pulchra?

Caricaceae

What is the common name of Carica pulchra?

Beautiful 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,

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