Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casaretti
ID:
1084099

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 217 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083437

Common Names

  • Trichilia casaretti
  • Casaretti Trichilia
  • Casaretti

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Description

Trichilia casaretti (also called Casaretti's Trichilia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichilia casaretti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichilia casaretti has white flowers with a yellow center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichilia casaretti is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Trichilia casaretti

Trichilia casaretti can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Trichilia genus

Trichilia gamopetala, Trichilia glabra, Trichilia gilletii, Trichilia gilgiana, Trichilia heudelotii, Trichilia elegans, Trichilia dregeana, Trichilia elsae, Trichilia discolor, Trichilia florbranca, Trichilia fasciculata, Trichilia humblotii, Trichilia euneura, Trichilia emetica, Trichilia hirta, Trichilia megalantha, Trichilia mazanensis, Trichilia maynasiana, Trichilia micrantha, Trichilia martiana, Trichilia martineaui, Trichilia monadelpha, Trichilia inaequilatera, Trichilia lepidota, Trichilia lecointei, Trichilia catigua, Trichilia capitata, Trichilia breviflora, Trichilia cipo, Trichilia americana, Trichilia acuminata, Trichilia trifolia, Trichilia retusa, Trichilia pleeana, Trichilia pittieri, Trichilia prieureana, Trichilia tomentosa, Trichilia quadrivalvis, Trichilia quadrijuga, Trichilia oligantha, Trichilia pallida, Trichilia pallens, Trichilia singularis, Trichilia surinamensis, Trichilia tessmannii, Trichilia taubertiana, Trichilia septentrionalis, Trichilia rubra, Trichilia zewaldae, Trichilia welwitschii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

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