Casasia acunae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Fernández & Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 28: 83 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809911
Common Names
- Acunae Casasia
- Acunae Wild Coffee
- Acunae Casasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Casasia acunae (also called Acuna Casasia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Casasia acunae is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casasia acunae is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a greenish hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Casasia acunae is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Casasia acunae
Casasia acunae is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Casasia acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casasia acunae?
Casasia acunae
Where is Casasia acunae found?
Casasia acunae is found in Central and South America.
What is the natural habitat of Casasia acunae?
Casasia acunae is found in tropical forests.
Species in the Casasia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34813: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Mayra Fernández (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fernández' in the authors string.