Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
aracaensis
ID:
654107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(3): 713. 1998 [2 Nov 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653439

Common Names

  • Aracaensis Doliocarpus
  • Doliocarpus Aracaensis
  • Doliocarpus Bean

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Description

Doliocarpus aracaensis (also called Araca wild bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Doliocarpus aracaensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doliocarpus aracaensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus aracaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Doliocarpus aracaensis

Doliocarpus aracaensis is native to Brazil.

Doliocarpus aracaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus aracaensis?

Doliocarpus aracaensis

What is the common name of Doliocarpus aracaensis?

Araca Doliocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Doliocarpus aracaensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Doliocarpus genus

Doliocarpus leiophyllus, Doliocarpus paucinervis, Doliocarpus schultesianus, Doliocarpus triananus, Doliocarpus amazonicus, Doliocarpus aracaensis, Doliocarpus areolatus, Doliocarpus aureobaccatus, Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus, Doliocarpus carnevaliorum, Doliocarpus chocoensis, Doliocarpus dasyanthus, Doliocarpus dentatus, Doliocarpus dressleri, Doliocarpus elegans, Doliocarpus elliptifolius, Doliocarpus foreroi, Doliocarpus gentryi, Doliocarpus glomeratus, Doliocarpus gracilis, Doliocarpus grandiflorus, Doliocarpus guianensis, Doliocarpus herrerae, Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus, Doliocarpus hispidus, Doliocarpus humboldtianus, Doliocarpus kubitzkii, Doliocarpus lancifolius, Doliocarpus liesneri, Doliocarpus lombardii, Doliocarpus lopez-palacii, Doliocarpus macrocarpus, Doliocarpus magnificus, Doliocarpus major, Doliocarpus multiflorus, Doliocarpus nitidus, Doliocarpus novogranatensis, Doliocarpus olivaceus, Doliocarpus ortegae, Doliocarpus paraensis, Doliocarpus pipolyi, Doliocarpus prancei, Doliocarpus pruskii, Doliocarpus sagolianus, Doliocarpus savannarum, Doliocarpus schottianus, Doliocarpus sellowianus, Doliocarpus sessiliflorus, Doliocarpus spatulifolius, Doliocarpus spraguei,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,