Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
589679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 178 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589011



Common Names

  • Casimiroa pringlei
  • Pringle's Casimiroa
  • Casimiroa pringlei var. pringlei


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Synonyms

  • Sargentia pringlei S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Casimiroa pringlei (also called the Pringle's Casimiroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is a woody shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Casimiroa pringlei is used as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes, as well as for its edible fruit which is used in jams, jellies, and other desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casimiroa pringlei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casimiroa pringlei is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Casimiroa pringlei

Casimiroa pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Casimiroa pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casimiroa pringlei?

Casimiroa pringlei

What is the common name of Casimiroa pringlei?

Pringle's Casimiroa

What type of plant is Casimiroa pringlei?

Perennial tree

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,

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