Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) A.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 419 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734686
Common Names
- Spiny Jacaratia
- Jacaratia Spinosa
- Jacaratia Spinosa Tree
Synonyms
- Jacaratia dodecaphylla longiflora Chodat [unknown]
- Jacaratia dodecaphylla lucida Hassl. [unknown]
- Carica dodecaphylla Vell. [unknown]
- Carica spinosa Aubl. [unknown]
- Jacaratia dodecaphylla (Vell.) A.DC. [unknown]
- Jacaratia costaricensis I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Papaya spinosa DC. [unknown]
Description
Jacaratia spinosa (also called Spiny Jacaratia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caricaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Jacaratia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacaratia spinosa has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacaratia spinosa is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Jacaratia spinosa
Jacaratia spinosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Jacaratia spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacaratia spinosa?
Jacaratia spinosa
What is the common name of Jacaratia spinosa?
Spiny jacaratia
Where is Jacaratia spinosa native to?
Central 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,