Class
Order
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Carica L., Sp. Pl. 1036 (1753)
Synonymy:
- = Papaya Mill. (1754)
Type Taxon:
Carica papaya L.
Description
Small trees, occasionally vine-like, usually dioecious or monoecious, rarely ☿. Lvs in terminal clusters, large, variously lobed, usually palmate. Calyx very small, 5-lobed; teeth narrow. Corolla tubular or funnelform; lobes linear to lanceolate; petals ± free in ♀ fls. Stamens inserted at corolla throat; connective usually prominent and elongated. Ovary 1- or 5-locular; stigmas variously lobed, sessile or style very short. Fr. usually large, often 5–(10)-ribbed. Seed usually knobbly or warty, with membranous to ± fleshy aril.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
