Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
rabaraba
ID:
837019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 209 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836354

Common Names

  • Chaetocarpus Rabaraba
  • Rabaraba Chaetocarpus
  • Chaetocarpus

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Description

Chaetocarpus rabaraba (also called Rabaraba Chaetocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetocarpus rabaraba is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetocarpus rabaraba has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Chaetocarpus rabaraba: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chaetocarpus rabaraba

Chaetocarpus rabaraba is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

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,

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