Carapichea lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
912586
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.G.Jardim & Zappi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 661 (2008 publ. 2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911921
Common Names
- Carapichea lucida
- Lucida Carapichea
- Shining Carapichea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Carapichea lucida is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carapichea lucida has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapichea lucida is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Carapichea lucida
Carapichea lucida can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Carapichea genus
Carapichea affinis, Carapichea ipecacuanha, Carapichea ligularis, Carapichea guianensis, Carapichea dolichophylla, Carapichea lucida, Carapichea fimbriflora, Carapichea panurensis, Carapichea franquevilleana, Carapichea klugii, Carapichea maturacensis, Carapichea vasivensis, Carapichea araguariensis, Carapichea crebrinervia, Carapichea necopinata, Carapichea pacimonica, Carapichea altsonii, Carapichea nivea, Carapichea sandwithiana, Carapichea urniformis, Carapichea tillettii, Carapichea adinantha, Carapichea verrucosa, Carapichea cardenasiana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456807: Based on the initial data import
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Jomar Gomes Jardim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Jardim' in the authors string.