Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
beckii
ID:
589664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fern.Casas) Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Taxon 40: 112 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588996

Common Names

  • Casimirella beckii
  • Beck's Casimirella
  • Casimirella beckii var. beckii

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum beckii Fern.Casas [unknown]

Description

Casimirella beckii (also called the Beck's 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 beckii 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 beckii 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 slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Casimirella beckii

Casimirella beckii is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.

Casimirella beckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casimirella beckii?

Casimirella beckii

What is the common name of Casimirella beckii?

Beck's Casimirella

What type of plant is Casimirella beckii?

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-2702476: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casas' in the authors string.
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.