Carapa amorphocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Palacios
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 34: 76 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330117
Common Names
- Carapa Amorphocarpa
- Amorphocarpa Carapa
- Carapa Veins
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapa amorphocarpa (also called 'Amorphocarpous Carapa', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a upright habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa amorphocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carapa amorphocarpa are white or yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapa amorphocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Carapa amorphocarpa
Carapa amorphocarpa is native to Africa. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Carapa amorphocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapa amorphocarpa?
Carapa amorphocarpa
What type of plant is Carapa amorphocarpa?
Tropical tree
Where is Carapa amorphocarpa native to?
South America
Species in the Carapa genus
Carapa angustifolia, Carapa batesii, Carapa dinklagei, Carapa grandiflora, Carapa guianensis, Carapa hygrophila, Carapa macrantha, Carapa megistocarpa, Carapa microcarpa, Carapa nicaraguensis, Carapa parviflora, Carapa surinamensis, Carapa velutina, Carapa akuri, Carapa longipetala, Carapa alticola, Carapa vasquezii, Carapa llanocarti, Carapa klaineana, Carapa procera, Carapa planadensis, Carapa gogo, Carapa amorphocarpa, Carapa littoralis,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
Walter A. Palacios (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Palacios' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60468184-2: Based on the initial data import