Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 227 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586380
Common Names
- Hygrophila Carapa
- Andiroba
- Crabwood
Synonyms
- Deinbollia albidokermesina Gilg ex Engl. [unknown]
- Carapa procera palustris G.C.C.Gilbert [unknown]
Description
Carapa hygrophila (also called 'Hygrophila Carapa', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has thin, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and can be found in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carapa hygrophila is a tropical tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carapa hygrophila is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carapa hygrophila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Carapa hygrophila
Carapa hygrophila is found in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Carapa hygrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapa hygrophila?
Carapa hygrophila
What is the common name of Carapa hygrophila?
Hygrophila Carapa
What type of environment does Carapa hygrophila prefer?
Carapa hygrophila prefers warm, humid environments with plenty of indirect sunlight.
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,