Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
lanata
ID:
589670

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 171 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589002

Common Names

  • Casimirella lanata
  • Woolly Casimirella
  • Casimirella lanata var. lanata

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Description

Casimirella lanata (also called the Woolly 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 lanata 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 lanata 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 lanata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Casimirella lanata

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

Casimirella lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casimirella lanata?

Casimirella lanata

What is the common name of Casimirella lanata?

Woolly Casimirella

What type of plant is Casimirella lanata?

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,

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