Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
810655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 73 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809989

Common Names

  • Casasia haitiensis
  • Casasia
  • Haitiensis

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Description

Casasia haitiensis (also called 'Haitian 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 haitiensis 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 haitiensis 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 haitiensis 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 haitiensis

Casasia haitiensis is native to Haiti.

Casasia haitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casasia haitiensis?

Casasia haitiensis

What type of plant is Casasia haitiensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Casasia haitiensis native to?

It is native to Haiti

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-34821: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.