Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
588706

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Rev. Fac. Agron. Univ. Venez., Maracay iv. No. 2, 80 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588038

Common Names

  • Carica sprucei
  • Spruce's Papaya
  • Spruce's Tree

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Description

Carica sprucei (also called Spruce's 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 sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei is an annual or biennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carica sprucei

Carica sprucei is native to Central and South America.

Carica sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica sprucei?

Carica sprucei

What is the family of Carica sprucei?

Caricaceae

What is the common name of Carica sprucei?

Spruce's 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