Chaetocarpus pearcei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
836958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 102 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836293
Common Names
- Chaetocarpus pearcei
- Pearce's Chaetocarpus
- Pearcei Chaetocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetocarpus pearcei (also called 'Pearce's Kapok Tree', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its evergreen leaves, which are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetocarpus pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetocarpus pearcei has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetocarpus pearcei is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Chaetocarpus pearcei
Chaetocarpus pearcei is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Chaetocarpus pearcei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetocarpus pearcei?
Chaetocarpus pearcei
What are the common names of Chaetocarpus pearcei?
Pearce's chaetocarpus, pearce's chaetocarpus palm
What is the natural habitat of Chaetocarpus pearcei?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Chaetocarpus genus
Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus,
Species in the Peraceae family
Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37358: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.