Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
810683

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 406 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810017

Common Names

  • Casasia nigrescens
  • Nigrescens
  • Nigrescens Casasia

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Description

Casasia nigrescens (also called Black 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 nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Casasia nigrescens sub. nigrescens
Casasia nigrescens sub. moaensis Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casasia nigrescens 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 nigrescens 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 nigrescens

Casasia nigrescens is native to the Philippines.

Casasia nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casasia nigrescens?

Casasia nigrescens

What are the common names of Casasia nigrescens?

Black casasia

What is the natural habitat of Casasia nigrescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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-34824: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.