Status:
valid
Authors:
Vischer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 11: 204 (1919 publ. 1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733265
Common Names
- Quararibea chodatii
- Cacao de montaña
- Cacao de monte
Description
Quararibea chodatii (also called Chodat's Quararibea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quararibea chodatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quararibea chodatii has a flower that is white with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quararibea chodatii can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and needs to be watered regularly. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Quararibea chodatii
Quararibea chodatii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Quararibea chodatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quararibea chodatii?
Quararibea chodatii
What is the common name of Quararibea chodatii?
Chodat's Quararibea
Where is Quararibea chodatii native to?
Venezuela
Species in the Quararibea genus
Quararibea rangelii,
Quararibea obovalifolia,
Quararibea cryptantha,
Quararibea cogolloi,
Quararibea amazonica,
Quararibea aristeguietae,
Quararibea asterolepis,
Quararibea asymmetrica,
Quararibea aurantiocalyx,
Quararibea bilobata,
Quararibea bolivarii,
Quararibea cacao,
Quararibea chodatii,
Quararibea ciroana,
Quararibea costaricensis,
Quararibea cruceto,
Quararibea duckei,
Quararibea floribunda,
Quararibea foenigraeca,
Quararibea funebris,
Quararibea gentlei,
Quararibea gigantiflora,
Quararibea gomeziana,
Quararibea grandifolia,
Quararibea guianensis,
Quararibea hirta,
Quararibea huallagensis,
Quararibea magnifica,
Quararibea martini,
Quararibea obliquifolia,
Quararibea parviflora,
Quararibea parvifolia,
Quararibea pendula,
Quararibea pendulifera,
Quararibea platyphylla,
Quararibea pterocalyx,
Quararibea pumila,
Quararibea santaritensis,
Quararibea sclerophylla,
Quararibea spatulata,
Quararibea stenophylla,
Quararibea steyermarkii,
Quararibea turbinata,
Quararibea velutina,
Quararibea verticillaris,
Quararibea wittii,
Quararibea yunckeri,
Quararibea lopezperaltae,
Quararibea mayarum,
Quararibea penduliflora,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,