Carapichea tillettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tillettii
ID:
1324708
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 123 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337162
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carapichea tillettii (also called Tillett's 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 tillettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carapichea tillettii has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are green and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carapichea tillettii 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 tillettii
Carapichea tillettii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Carapichea tillettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carapichea tillettii?
Carapichea tillettii
What is the common name of Carapichea tillettii?
Tillett's Carapichea
What is the natural habitat of Carapichea tillettii?
Tropical rainforests
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
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132667-1: Based on the initial data import