Carallia pectinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
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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- 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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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 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-2699024: Based on the initial data import
Wan Chang Ko (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Ko' in the authors string.