Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 101 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291238
Common Names
- Corumba Jacaratia
- Corumba Jacaratia
- Corumba Jacaratia
Description
Jacaratia corumbensis (also called Corumba Grape, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jacaratia corumbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacaratia corumbensis is a white to pinkish-purple color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacaratia corumbensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Jacaratia corumbensis
Jacaratia corumbensis can be found in the wild in Brazil.
Jacaratia corumbensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacaratia corumbensis?
Jacaratia corumbensis
What type of plant is Jacaratia corumbensis?
It is a tree
What is the natural habitat of Jacaratia corumbensis?
It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil
Species in the Jacaratia genus
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,