Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
crebrinervia
ID:
1324701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 120 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337155

Common Names

  • Carapichea crebrinervia
  • Many-veined Carapichea
  • Many-veined Tree

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Description

Carapichea crebrinervia (also called Crebrinervia Carapichea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is native to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and is found growing in humid, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carapichea crebrinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carapichea crebrinervia is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carapichea crebrinervia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can also be grown indoors in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Carapichea crebrinervia

Carapichea crebrinervia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas and along riverbanks.

Carapichea crebrinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carapichea crebrinervia?

Carapichea crebrinervia

What is the common name of Carapichea crebrinervia?

Crebrinervia Carapichea

What is the natural habitat of Carapichea crebrinervia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.