Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
924585

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 2: 655 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923920





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Description

Casearia crassipes (also called Crassipes, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia crassipes has been used for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine. It has also been used as a food source, as an ornamental plant, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia crassipes 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 crassipes can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature at around 20-25°C.

Where to Find Casearia crassipes

Casearia crassipes 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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