Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casimiriana
ID:
1041039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 19b(1): 86 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040377



Common Names

  • Turraea
  • Casimiriana
  • Casimiriana Turraea


Searching for Turraea casimiriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Turraea casimiriana (also called Casimir's turraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and temperatures of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).

Uses & Benefits

Turraea casimiriana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turraea casimiriana is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Turraea casimiriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea casimiriana is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Turraea casimiriana

Turraea casimiriana can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Species in the Turraea genus

Turraea boivinii, Turraea cadetii, Turraea cabrae, Turraea holstii, Turraea floribunda, Turraea glomeruliflora, Turraea ghanensis, Turraea heterophylla, Turraea robusta, Turraea rigida, Turraea richardii, Turraea rutilans, Turraea pubescens, Turraea retusa, Turraea laurentii, Turraea laciniosa, Turraea pellegriniana, Turraea ovata, Turraea nilotica, Turraea monticola, Turraea oppositifolia, Turraea africana, Turraea abyssinica, Turraea adjanohounii, Turraea trichopoda, Turraea socotrana, Turraea zambesica, Turraea vogelioides, Turraea vogelii, Turraea casimiriana, Turraea obtusifolia, Turraea pulchella, Turraea longipes, Turraea pervillei, Turraea thouvenotii, Turraea rhombifolia, Turraea venulosa, Turraea fockei, Turraea kindtii, Turraea geayi, Turraea humbertii, Turraea rostrata, Turraea longifolia, Turraea sericea, Turraea hildebrandtii, Turraea lanceolata, Turraea parvifolia, Turraea barbata, Turraea kimbozensis, Turraea stolzii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,