Reissantia cassinoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassinoides
ID:
399829
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Ding Hou
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 33 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399161
Common Names
- Reissantia cassinoides
- Cassinoides Reissantia
- Cassinoides False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Reissantia cassinoides (also called 'Cassinoides Reissantia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Reissantia cassinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Reissantia cassinoides are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Reissantia cassinoides: Reissantia cassinoides is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. The plant can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Reissantia cassinoides
Reissantia cassinoides is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Reissantia cassinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reissantia cassinoides?
Reissantia cassinoides
What is the common name of Reissantia cassinoides?
Cassinoides Reissantia
Where does Reissantia cassinoides grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Reissantia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162485-1: Based on the initial data import