Carallia suffruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
586727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 6 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586059
Common Names
- Carallia suffruticosa
- Shrubby Carallia
- Shrubby Rope-mangrove
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- Carallia fascicularis Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Carallia suffruticosa (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 suffruticosa 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 suffruticosa 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 suffruticosa is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Carallia suffruticosa
Carallia suffruticosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Carallia suffruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carallia suffruticosa?
Carallia suffruticosa
What is the family of Carallia suffruticosa?
Rhizophoraceae
What is the common name of Carallia suffruticosa?
Suffruticosa 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-2699028: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.