Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 853 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244521
Common Names
- Jarilla caudata
- Jarilla de monte
- Jarilla de campo
Description
Jarilla caudata (also called Jarilla crenata, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with a spreading habit. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, bright green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jarilla caudata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jarilla caudata has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jarilla caudata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Jarilla caudata
Jarilla caudata is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Jarilla caudata FAQ
What are the common names of Jarilla caudata?
Tailed Jarilla
What is the growth habit of Jarilla caudata?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.
What is the best soil type for Jarilla caudata?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Jarilla 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,