Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
733938

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.S.Alverson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 41: 70 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733271

Common Names

  • Quararibea costaricensis
  • Cacao de montaña
  • Cacao de monte

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Description

Quararibea costaricensis (also called Costa Rican 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 costaricensis 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 costaricensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quararibea costaricensis 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 costaricensis

Quararibea costaricensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.

Quararibea costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quararibea costaricensis?

Quararibea costaricensis

What is the common name of Quararibea costaricensis?

Costa Rican Quararibea

Where is Quararibea costaricensis native to?

Costa Rica

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,

References