Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dura
ID:
1335450

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Pool & Coronado

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 64 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347904



Common Names

  • Casimiroa Dura
  • White Sapote
  • Mexican Apple


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Description

Casimiroa dura (also called Dura Casimiroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 27 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Casimiroa dura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Casimiroa dura has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casimiroa dura is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Casimiroa dura

Casimiroa dura is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Casimiroa dura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casimiroa dura?

Casimiroa dura

What is the common name of Casimiroa dura?

Hard Casimiroa

Where is Casimiroa dura native to?

Mexico

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.
Indiana M. Coronado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coronado' in the authors string.