Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
carua
ID:
222529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 274 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221858

Common Names

  • Ladenbergia carua
  • Carua Ladenbergia
  • Ladenbergia Carua

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Synonyms

  • Ladenbergia malacophylla Standl. [valid]
  • Buena carua (Wedd.) Wedd. [valid]
  • Cascarilla carua Wedd. [valid]
  • Cinchona carua (Wedd.) Miq. [valid]

Description

Ladenbergia carua (also called Carua Ladenbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ladenbergia carua can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ladenbergia carua has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ladenbergia carua is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Ladenbergia carua

Ladenbergia carua is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

Ladenbergia carua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ladenbergia carua?

Ladenbergia carua

What is the family of Ladenbergia carua?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ladenbergia carua?

Tropical forests

Species in the Ladenbergia genus

Ladenbergia acutifolia, Ladenbergia amazonensis, Ladenbergia brenesii, Ladenbergia bullata, Ladenbergia buntingii, Ladenbergia carua, Ladenbergia chapadensis, Ladenbergia cujabensis, Ladenbergia discolor, Ladenbergia dwyeri, Ladenbergia epiphytica, Ladenbergia ferruginea, Ladenbergia graciliflora, Ladenbergia heterophylla, Ladenbergia hexandra, Ladenbergia klugii, Ladenbergia lambertiana, Ladenbergia laurifolia, Ladenbergia lehmanniana, Ladenbergia macrocarpa, Ladenbergia magdalenae, Ladenbergia moritziana, Ladenbergia muzonensis, Ladenbergia nubigena, Ladenbergia oblongifolia, Ladenbergia obovata, Ladenbergia paraensis, Ladenbergia pauciflora, Ladenbergia pavonii, Ladenbergia pittieri, Ladenbergia riveroana, Ladenbergia rubiginosa, Ladenbergia stenocarpa, Ladenbergia undata, Ladenbergia franciscana, Ladenbergia shawistigma, Ladenbergia siranensis,

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-106828: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.