Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
carrissoana
ID:
722247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Exell & Mendonça) Paiva

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 50: 129 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721580

Common Names

  • Heterosamara Carrissoana
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Bush

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Synonyms

  • Polygala carrissoana Exell & Mendonça [unknown]

Description

Heterosamara carrissoana (also called Chupa-chupa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterosamara carrissoana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterosamara carrissoana is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterosamara carrissoana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Heterosamara carrissoana

Heterosamara carrissoana is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Heterosamara carrissoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterosamara carrissoana?

Heterosamara carrissoana

What is the common name of Heterosamara carrissoana?

Carrisso's Heterosamara

What is the family of Heterosamara carrissoana?

Malpighiaceae

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2848490: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.