Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanchezii
ID:
927360

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Linares & Angulo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 76: 3. 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926695



Common Names

  • Casearia sanchezii
  • Sanchez's Casearia
  • Sanchez's Willow


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Description

Casearia sanchezii (also called Sanchez's Casearia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia sanchezii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia sanchezii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia sanchezii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Casearia sanchezii

Casearia sanchezii is native to Mexico and Central America.

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-4870676: Based on the initial data import
José Linares (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Linares' in the authors string.
Diego F. Angulo (b.2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Angulo' in the authors string.