Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 33 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804181
Common Names
- Carpacoce scabra
- Scabrous Carpacoce
- Scabrous False Buttonweed
Description
Carpacoce scabra (also called Carpacoce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, usually 2-4 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Carpacoce scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carpacoce scabra sub. scabra
Carpacoce scabra sub. rupestris Puff
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carpacoce scabra has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carpacoce scabra is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Carpacoce scabra
Carpacoce scabra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Carpacoce scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpacoce scabra?
Carpacoce scabra
What is the common name of Carpacoce scabra?
Scabrous Carpacoce
What is the natural habitat of Carpacoce scabra?
It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed habitats.
Species in the Carpacoce genus
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,