Status:
valid
Authors:
Szyszył.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
in Diss. Cl. Math.-Phys. Acad. litt. Cracov. xxix. (1894) 226.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924305
Common Names
- Zahlbruckneri Casearia
- Zahlbruckneri Willow
- Zahlbruckneri Willow-tree
Description
Casearia zahlbruckneri (also called Zahlbruckner's Casearia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Casearia zahlbruckneri is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a decorative plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casearia zahlbruckneri is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black and oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casearia zahlbruckneri 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 zahlbruckneri
Casearia zahlbruckneri can be found in the tropical forests of 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,