Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calva
ID:
924540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 405 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923875



Common Names

  • Casearia calva
  • Calva Casearia
  • Casearia's Calva


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Description

Casearia calva (also called Bald Casearia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia calva 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 calva is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia calva is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from healthy stems.

Where to Find Casearia calva

Casearia calva can be found in India and Sri Lanka

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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