Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casearioides
ID:
533761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco & Keraudren

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 246 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533093

Common Names

  • Anacolosa casearioides
  • Ceasar's Anacolosa
  • Ceasar's False-broom

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Description

Anacolosa casearioides (also called Caesar's Anacolosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It can grow up to 5 meters tall and has a wide spreading crown. It prefers moist habitats, such as tropical rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anacolosa casearioides is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacolosa casearioides is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacolosa casearioides is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Anacolosa casearioides

Anacolosa casearioides can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Anacolosa casearioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacolosa casearioides?

Anacolosa casearioides

What is the common name of Anacolosa casearioides?

Caesar's Anacolosa

What is the natural habitat of Anacolosa casearioides?

It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635933: Based on the initial data import
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.