Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
albens
ID:
590060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 178 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589392

Common Names

  • White Cassine
  • White Cassin
  • White

Searching for Cassine albens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Loureira albens Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Neerija dichotoma Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus nerija Spreng. [unknown]
  • Schrebera albens Retz. [unknown]
  • Cassine dichotoma (Roxb.) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Cassine roxburghii (Wight & Arn.) Ramamoorthy [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron roxburghii Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Cassine albens (also called White Cassine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and along roadsides. It has white flowers and long, narrow, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cassine albens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassine albens is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.

Searching for Cassine albens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cassine albens is an evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Cassine albens

Cassine albens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cassine albens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassine albens?

Cassine albens

What is the common name of Cassine albens?

White Cassine

What is the natural habitat of Cassine albens?

Cassine albens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704240: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.