Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
924483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 593 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923818

Common Names

  • Casearia albicans
  • Albicans Casearia
  • Casearia's Albicans

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Description

Casearia albicans (also called White Casearia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Casearia albicans is small and white, with a tubular calyx and 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia albicans is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Casearia albicans

Casearia albicans can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Casearia genus

Casearia michelsonii, Casearia espiritosantensis, Casearia aculeata, Casearia acuminata, Casearia adiantoides, Casearia aequilateralis, Casearia albicans, Casearia altiplanensis, Casearia amplectens, Casearia amplissima, Casearia andamanica, Casearia angiensis, Casearia angustifolia, Casearia anisophylla, Casearia annamensis, Casearia aquifolia, Casearia arborea, Casearia archboldiana, Casearia arfakensis, Casearia arguta, Casearia astyla, Casearia atlantica, Casearia auriculata, Casearia bahiensis, Casearia barteri, Casearia bartlettii, Casearia battiscombei, Casearia bissei, Casearia bourdillonii, Casearia brassii, Casearia brideliifolia, Casearia brunneostriata, Casearia buelowii, Casearia cajambrensis, Casearia calciphila, Casearia calva, Casearia capitellata, Casearia carrii, Casearia catharinensis, Casearia cauliflora, Casearia clarkei, Casearia clutiifolia, Casearia combaymensis, Casearia comocladifolia, Casearia condorensis, Casearia congensis, Casearia coriacea, Casearia coriacea, Casearia coriifolia, Casearia coronata,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4701969: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.