Description
Casearia monticola (also called Mountain Casearia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests. It has alternate, simple leaves, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Casearia monticola is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Casearia monticola is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.