Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 208 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810000
Common Names
- Casasia jacquinioides
- Casasia
- Jacquinioides
Description
Casasia jacquinioides (also called 'Jacquinioides 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 jacquinioides 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 jacquinioides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casasia jacquinioides 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 jacquinioides
Casasia jacquinioides is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Casasia jacquinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casasia jacquinioides?
Casasia jacquinioides
What type of plant is Casasia jacquinioides?
It is a shrub
Where is Casasia jacquinioides native to?
It is native to Venezuela
Species in the Casasia genus
Casasia acunae,
Casasia calophylla,
Casasia clusiifolia,
Casasia domingensis,
Casasia ekmanii,
Casasia haitiensis,
Casasia jacquinioides,
Casasia longipes,
Casasia nigrescens,
Casasia samuelssonii,
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,