Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 168 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588995
Common Names
- Casimirella ampla
- Ample Casimirella
- Casimirella ampla var. ampla
Synonyms
- Leretia ampla Miers [unknown]
- Mappia ampla Engl. [unknown]
- Humirianthera ampla (Miers) Baehni [unknown]
- Humirianthera duckei Huber [unknown]
Description
Casimirella ampla (also called the Ample Casimirella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and has small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Casimirella ampla is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and roots are said to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casimirella ampla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casimirella ampla is a small herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Casimirella ampla
Casimirella ampla is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.
Casimirella ampla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casimirella ampla?
Casimirella ampla
What is the common name of Casimirella ampla?
Large Casimirella
What type of plant is Casimirella ampla?
Perennial herb
Species in the Casimirella genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
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Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,