Casasia calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 11: 9 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809922
Common Names
- Calophylla Casasia
- Calophylla Wild Coffee
- Calophylla Casasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Casasia calophylla (also called Calophyllum 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 calophylla is a species of shrub found in Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casasia calophylla 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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Casasia calophylla 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 calophylla
Casasia calophylla is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Casasia calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casasia calophylla?
Casasia calophylla
What is the natural habitat of Casasia calophylla?
Casasia calophylla is found in tropical forests in Australia.
What is the size of Casasia calophylla?
Casasia calophylla is a small shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m.
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-34814: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.