Caryocar montanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
808922
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 128 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808256
Common Names
- Caryocar Montanum
- Mountain Caryocar
- Mountain Peanut Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryocar montanum (also called Mountain Caryocar, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, forested areas.
Uses & Benefits
Caryocar montanum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryocar montanum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellow and white striped pattern.
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Caryocar montanum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caryocar montanum
Caryocar montanum is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found in tropical forests and dry forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Caryocar montanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryocar montanum?
Caryocar montanum
What is the common name of Caryocar montanum?
Mountain Pequi
What type of plant is Caryocar montanum?
Caryocar montanum is a tree
Species in the Caryocar genus
Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
Species in the Caryocaraceae family
Anthodiscus amazonicus, Anthodiscus chocoensis, Anthodiscus fragrans, Anthodiscus klugii, Anthodiscus mazarunensis, Anthodiscus montanus, Anthodiscus obovatus, Anthodiscus peruanus, Anthodiscus pilosus, Anthodiscus trifoliatus, Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34649: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.