Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 98 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924114
Common Names
- Myrtle-Leaved Casearia
- Myrtle-Leaved Guayabillo
- Myrtle-Leaved Guayabillo Tree
Description
Casearia myrsinoides (also called Myrsine Casearia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Casearia myrsinoides 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 myrsinoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casearia myrsinoides is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Casearia myrsinoides
Casearia myrsinoides is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,