Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
candicans
ID:
1291905

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 417 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291243

Common Names

  • Candicans Vasconcellea
  • Candicans Vasconcellea
  • Candicans Vasconcellea

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Description

Vasconcellea candicans (also called Wild Papaya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has large, lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vasconcellea candicans 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 Vasconcellea candicans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vasconcellea candicans 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 Vasconcellea candicans

Vasconcellea candicans is native to South America.

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,