Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grewiifolia
ID:
924656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. : t. 48 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923991



Common Names

  • Grewiifolia Casearia
  • Grew's Casearia
  • Grew's Willow Casearia


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Description

Casearia grewiifolia (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 grewiifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Casearia grewiifolia var. cinerea (Turcz.) Sleumer
Casearia grewiifolia var. hexagona (Decne.) Govaerts
Casearia grewiifolia var. insularis (Vasudeva Rao & Chakrab.) Chakrab. & M.Gangop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia grewiifolia is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia grewiifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Casearia grewiifolia

Casearia grewiifolia 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,

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