Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gambiana
ID:
1318551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(4)-46: 1. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331005



Common Names

  • Casearia gambiana
  • Gambiana Casearia
  • Casearia Gambiana


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Description

Casearia gambiana (also called Gambian Casearia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia gambiana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia gambiana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-sided seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia gambiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Casearia gambiana

Casearia gambiana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Casearia gambiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casearia gambiana?

Casearia gambiana

What is the common name of Casearia gambiana?

Gambian Casearia

Where is Casearia gambiana found?

Casearia gambiana is found in India

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,

References

IPNI record: 60476583-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001357805
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.