Carpotroche Explained

Carpotroche is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Achariaceae.^[1] It is native to the American tropics.

Taxonomy

The following species are currently recognized:^[2]

• Carpotroche amazonica Mart. ex Eichler
• Carpotroche brasiliensis (Raddi) A.Gray
• Carpotroche caceresiae D. Santam
• Carpotroche criapidentata Ducke
• Carpotroche crispidentata Ducke
• Carpotroche froesiana Sleumer
• Carpotroche grandiflora Spruce ex Eichler
• Carpotroche integrifolia Kuhlm.
• Carpotroche longifolia (Poepp.) Benth.
• Carpotroche pacifica (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
• Carpotroche platyptera Pittier
• Carpotroche ramosii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
• Carpotroche surinamensis Uittien

Notes and References

1. Book: Grandtner. M. M.. Chevrette. Julien. 2013. Academic Press. 9780123969545. 102–103. en.
2. Web site: Carpotroche — The Plant List. www.theplantlist.org. en. 2017-11-10.