Sorocea carautana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.D.M.Vianna, Carrijo & Romaniuc
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 549 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747120
Common Names
- Sorocea carautana
- Carautana False Flax
- Carautana Flax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorocea carautana (also called Carautana Sorocea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sorocea carautana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sorocea carautana are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorocea carautana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Sorocea carautana
Sorocea carautana is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Sorocea carautana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorocea carautana?
Sorocea carautana
What is the family of Sorocea carautana?
Moraceae
Where is Sorocea carautana found?
Venezuela
Species in the Sorocea genus
Sorocea bonplandii, Sorocea trophoides, Sorocea muriculata, Sorocea hilarii, Sorocea sprucei, Sorocea racemosa, Sorocea pubivena, Sorocea ganevii, Sorocea carautana, Sorocea subumbellata, Sorocea briquetii, Sorocea affinis, Sorocea sarcocarpa, Sorocea duckei, Sorocea guilleminiana, Sorocea klotzschiana, Sorocea steinbachii, Sorocea jaramilloi, Sorocea ruminata, Sorocea jureiana, Sorocea longipedicellata, Sorocea angustifolia,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
Tatiana Tavares Carrijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrijo' in the authors string.
M.D.M. Vianna Filho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.M.Vianna' in the authors string.
Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105650-1: Based on the initial data import