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Papaya

Carica quercifolia

The stem will grow to 60 centimetres in diameter and reach from 3-5m. It preferring a well drained soil with some water and some sun. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The genera name means from the leaves resembles with fig-leaves. The species name means 'with leaves like the oaks'.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
tree
Size
xx-large >300cm
Light
Full Sun
Humidity
50%–85%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Ecosystems
Dry forest, Moist forest, Temperate forest, Wet forest
Elevation
Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
Flowering
Autumn, Winter

About this plant

The stem will grow to 60 centimetres in diameter and reach from 3-5m. It preferring a well drained soil with some water and some sun. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The genera name means from the leaves resembles with fig-leaves. The species name means 'with leaves like the oaks'.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_2e419b525daa44a582b8