Vasconcellea quercifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
1291913
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Deux. Mém. Réséd. : 13 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291251
Common Names
- Quercifolia Vasconcellea
- Quercifolia Vasconcellea
- Quercifolia Vasconcellea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vasconcellea quercifolia (also called Mountain Papaya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes mountains in 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 quercifolia 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 quercifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vasconcellea quercifolia 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 quercifolia
Vasconcellea quercifolia can be found in the Andes mountains in South America.
Vasconcellea quercifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vasconcellea quercifolia?
Vasconcellea quercifolia
What is the common name of Vasconcellea quercifolia?
Oak-leaved Papaya
What is the family of Vasconcellea quercifolia?
Caricaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6100067: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.