Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guevarana
ID:
924662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cast.-Campos & M.E.Medina

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 30 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923997



Common Names

  • Guevarana Casearia
  • Guevara's Casearia
  • Guevara's Willow Casearia


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Description

Casearia guevarana (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 guevarana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia guevarana 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 guevarana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 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 guevarana

Casearia guevarana 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4702152: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Castillo-Campos (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cast.-Campos' in the authors string.
Maria Elena Medina (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Medina' in the authors string.