Vasconcellea crassipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipetala
ID:
1255009
Status:
valid
Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) V.M.Badillo
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 10: 76 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254347
Common Names
- Vasconcellea crassipetala
- Vasconcellea crassipetala var. crassipetala
- Vasconcellea crassipetala var. luteum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vasconcellea crassipetala (also called Thick-petaled Vasconcellea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Vasconcellea crassipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vasconcellea crassipetala are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vasconcellea crassipetala is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Vasconcellea crassipetala
Vasconcellea crassipetala is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Vasconcellea crassipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vasconcellea crassipetala?
Vasconcellea crassipetala
What is the common name of Vasconcellea crassipetala?
Crassipetala Papaya
What is the natural habitat of Vasconcellea crassipetala?
Vasconcellea crassipetala is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Vasconcellea genus
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,
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,
References
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015560-1: Based on the initial data import