Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pectinifolia
ID:
586723

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Ko

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 130 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586055

Common Names

  • Carallia pectinifolia
  • Comb-leaved Carallia
  • Comb-leaved Rope-mangrove

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Synonyms

  • Carallia longipes Chun ex W.C.Ko [unknown]

Description

Carallia pectinifolia (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 pectinifolia 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 pectinifolia 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 pectinifolia is a slow-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 pectinifolia

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

Carallia pectinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carallia pectinifolia?

Carallia pectinifolia

What is the family of Carallia pectinifolia?

Rhizophoraceae

What is the common name of Carallia pectinifolia?

Pectinifolia 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,

References