Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
924636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Slooten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 399 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923971



Common Names

  • Giant-Leaved Casearia
  • Giant-Leaved Guayabillo
  • Giant-Leaved Guayabillo Tree


Searching for Casearia gigantifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Casearia gigantifolia (also called Catinga-de-mulata, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Brazil. It has elliptic to ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid lowland forests and is often found along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia gigantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia gigantifolia is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Casearia gigantifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia gigantifolia is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Casearia gigantifolia

Casearia gigantifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Argentina.

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