Casasia clusiifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 505 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809944
Common Names
- Casasia clusiifolia
- Clusiifolia Casasia
- Clusiifolia's Casasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Casasia clusiifolia (also called 'Clusia Casasia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.
Uses & Benefits
Casasia clusiifolia is a species of shrub found in Mexico. 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Casasia clusiifolia var. clusiifoliaCasasia clusiifolia var. hirsuta Borhidi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casasia clusiifolia is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and pale green.
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Casasia clusiifolia is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is a rosette-forming plant that grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has long, narrow, gray-green leaves. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Casasia clusiifolia
Casasia clusiifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and savannas.
Casasia clusiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casasia clusiifolia?
Casasia clusiifolia
What are the common names of Casasia clusiifolia?
Clusia rosea, pitch apple
What is the natural habitat of Casasia clusiifolia?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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-34816: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.