Casasia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 506 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810011
Common Names
- Casasia longipes
- Longipes
- Longipes Casasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Casasia longipes (also called Long-stalked Casasia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Casasia longipes 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 longipes 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Casasia longipes is a tropical shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Casasia longipes
Casasia longipes is native to the Philippines.
Casasia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casasia longipes?
Casasia longipes
What type of plant is Casasia longipes?
It is a shrub
Where is Casasia longipes native to?
It is native to Venezuela
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-34823: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.