Carallia paucinervia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucinervia
ID:
586722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 31: 327 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586054
Common Names
- Carallia paucinervia
- Few-veined Carallia
- Few-veined Rope-mangrove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carallia paucinervia (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 paucinervia 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 paucinervia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carallia paucinervia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Carallia paucinervia
Carallia paucinervia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Carallia paucinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carallia paucinervia?
Carallia paucinervia
What is the family of Carallia paucinervia?
Rhizophoraceae
What is the common name of Carallia paucinervia?
Paucinervia Mangrove
Species in the Carallia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2699023: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.