Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovalis
ID:
924795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 9: 27 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924130

Common Names

  • Oval Casearia
  • Casearia Obovalis
  • Oval's Casearia

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Description

Casearia obovalis (also called Oval Casearia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a single trunk, growing up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and usually grows in shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Casearia obovalis 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 obovalis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casearia obovalis is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Casearia obovalis

Casearia obovalis is native to tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is found in lowland rainforests.

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-4702285: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.