Status:
valid
Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Woodson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 37: 404 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355851
Common Names
- Jacaratia dolichaula
- Dolichaula Jacaratia
- Jacaratia Juniper
Synonyms
- Carica dolichaula Donn.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Jacaratia dolichaula (also called Dolichaul Jacaratia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South America and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.
Uses & Benefits
Jacaratia dolichaula is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacaratia dolichaula is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacaratia dolichaula is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Jacaratia dolichaula
Jacaratia dolichaula is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Jacaratia dolichaula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacaratia dolichaula?
Jacaratia dolichaula
What is the common name of Jacaratia dolichaula?
Dolichaula jacaratia
What is the natural habitat of Jacaratia dolichaula?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,