Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
810633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 77 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809967

Common Names

  • Casasia domingensis
  • Casasia
  • Domingensis

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Description

Casasia domingensis (also called 'Domingo 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 domingensis 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 domingensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casasia domingensis 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 domingensis

Casasia domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Casasia domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casasia domingensis?

Casasia domingensis

What type of plant is Casasia domingensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Casasia domingensis native to?

It is native to the Dominican Republic

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-34819: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.