Status:
valid
Authors:
Liesner & P.Jørg.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novon 22(4): 422. 2013 [18 Oct 2013]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338788
Common Names
- Maynacarpa Casearia
- Casearia maynacarpa
- Maynacarpa Casearia
Description
Casearia maynacarpa (also called Mayna's casearia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, usually on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Casearia maynacarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casearia maynacarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casearia maynacarpa is a small tree native to Central and South America. It is best propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, Casearia maynacarpa is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Casearia maynacarpa
Casearia maynacarpa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Casearia maynacarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casearia maynacarpa?
Casearia maynacarpa
What is the common name of Casearia maynacarpa?
Mayna's Casearia
What is the natural habitat of Casearia maynacarpa?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,