Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
ampla
ID:
589663

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

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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.

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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 Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2702475: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.