Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
924501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 303 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923836



Common Names

  • Casearia atlantica
  • Atlantica Casearia
  • Casearia's Atlantica


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Description

Casearia atlantica (also called Atlantic Casearia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia atlantica is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which include treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia atlantica is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia atlantica is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Casearia atlantica

Casearia atlantica can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Casearia genus

Casearia michelsonii, Casearia espiritosantensis, Casearia aculeata, Casearia acuminata, Casearia adiantoides, Casearia aequilateralis, Casearia albicans, Casearia altiplanensis, Casearia amplectens, Casearia amplissima, Casearia andamanica, Casearia angiensis, Casearia angustifolia, Casearia anisophylla, Casearia annamensis, Casearia aquifolia, Casearia arborea, Casearia archboldiana, Casearia arfakensis, Casearia arguta, Casearia astyla, Casearia atlantica, Casearia auriculata, Casearia bahiensis, Casearia barteri, Casearia bartlettii, Casearia battiscombei, Casearia bissei, Casearia bourdillonii, Casearia brassii, Casearia brideliifolia, Casearia brunneostriata, Casearia buelowii, Casearia cajambrensis, Casearia calciphila, Casearia calva, Casearia capitellata, Casearia carrii, Casearia catharinensis, Casearia cauliflora, Casearia clarkei, Casearia clutiifolia, Casearia combaymensis, Casearia comocladifolia, Casearia condorensis, Casearia congensis, Casearia coriacea, Casearia coriacea, Casearia coriifolia, Casearia coronata,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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