Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
rupestris
ID:
589671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) R.A.Howard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 171 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589003

Common Names

  • Casimirella rupestris
  • Rupestris Casimirella
  • Casimirella rupestris var. rupestris

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Synonyms

  • Humirianthera rupestris Ducke [unknown]

Description

Casimirella rupestris (also called the Rock 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 rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped, gray-green leaves. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Casimirella rupestris

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

Casimirella rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casimirella rupestris?

Casimirella rupestris

What is the common name of Casimirella rupestris?

Rocky Casimirella

What type of plant is Casimirella rupestris?

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-2702482: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.