Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 458 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923802
Common Names
- Carrierea dunniana
- Dunniana Carrierea
- Carrierea's Dunniana
Description
Carrierea dunniana (also called Dunn's Carrierea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Carrierea dunniana is used in traditional Brazilian medicine as a treatment for fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in Brazilian cuisine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carrierea dunniana is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carrierea dunniana is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Carrierea dunniana
Carrierea dunniana can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Carrierea genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,