Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uleana
ID:
924946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 378 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924281



Common Names

  • Uleana Casearia
  • Uleana Willow
  • Uleana Willow-tree


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Description

Casearia uleana (also called 'Ule Casearia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a smooth gray bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia uleana is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia uleana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia uleana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Casearia uleana

Casearia uleana is native to Central and South 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,

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