Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moaensis
ID:
924766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vict.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Univ. Montréal 49: 51 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924101



Common Names

  • Moa Casearia
  • Moa Guayabillo
  • Moa Guayabillo Tree


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Description

Casearia moaensis (also called Moa Casearia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests. It has alternate, simple leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Casearia moaensis are small, white, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia moaensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 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 moaensis

Casearia moaensis is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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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