Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachiata
ID:
586680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 249 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586012

Common Names

  • Carallia brachiata
  • Brachiata Carallia
  • Brachiata Carallia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Karekandelia multiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia lanceaefolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia brachiata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia calycina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia celebica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia confinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Karekandelia cuspidata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stalagmitis lamponga Miq. [unknown]
  • Symmetria obovata Blume [unknown]
  • Barraldeia madagascariensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bruguiera nemorosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Carallia arguta Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Carallia baraldeia Arn. [unknown]
  • Carallia celebica Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia cerisopsifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Carallia ceylanica Arn. [unknown]
  • Carallia confinis Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia corymbosa Arn. [unknown]
  • Carallia cuprea Ridl. [unknown]
  • Carallia cuspidata Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia densiflora Griff. [unknown]
  • Carallia diplopetala Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Carallia floribunda Miq. [unknown]
  • Carallia integerrima DC. [unknown]
  • Carallia integrifolia J.Graham [unknown]
  • Carallia lanceaefolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Carallia lanceolaria Wall. [unknown]
  • Carallia lucida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Carallia madagascariensis Tul. [unknown]
  • Carallia multiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia multiflora Miq. [unknown]
  • Carallia obcordata Wight ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Carallia octopetala Benth. [unknown]
  • Carallia scortechinii King [unknown]
  • Carallia sinensis Arn. [unknown]
  • Carallia spinulosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Carallia symmetria Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia timorensis Blume [unknown]
  • Carallia viridiflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Carallia zeylanica Arn. [unknown]
  • Demidofia nodosa Dennst. [unknown]
  • Diatoma brachiata Lour. [unknown]
  • Barraldeia madagascariensis DC. [unknown]
  • Petalotoma brachiata DC. [unknown]

Description

Carallia brachiata (also called Caraallia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in secondary forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Carallia brachiata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carallia brachiata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carallia brachiata is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carallia brachiata

Carallia brachiata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Carallia brachiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carallia brachiata?

Carallia brachiata

What is the common name of Carallia brachiata?

Branched Carallia

What is the natural habitat of Carallia brachiata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References