Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhynchophylla
ID:
924866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 81 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924201



Common Names

  • Casearia rhynchophylla
  • Rhynchophylla Casearia
  • Casearia rhynchophylla Tree


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Description

Casearia rhynchophylla (also called Casearia rhynchophylla, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia rhynchophylla is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia rhynchophylla is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia rhynchophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods require bright light and warm temperatures for best results.

Where to Find Casearia rhynchophylla

Casearia rhynchophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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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