Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
orophila
ID:
586720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 31: 328 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586052

Common Names

  • Carallia orophila
  • Mountain-loving Carallia
  • Mountain-loving Rope-mangrove

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Description

Carallia orophila (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 orophila 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

The flower of Carallia orophila is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carallia orophila can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Carallia orophila

Carallia orophila is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Carallia orophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carallia orophila?

Carallia orophila

What is the family of Carallia orophila?

Rhizophoraceae

What is the common name of Carallia orophila?

Orophila Mangrove

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,