Casearia mexiae
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCasearia mexiae is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
A tree. It grows 7 m high. The crown is umbrella shaped. The leaves are narrowly oval or oval and 8-11 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They have rounded teeth.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it grows between 2,500-3,200 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America,
Notes
There are 160-180 Casearia species. They are mostly in South America. 75 occur in tropical America. They have also been put in the plant family Flacourtiaceae.
References (1)
- Sleumer, H. O., 1980, Flacourtiaceae. Flora Neotropica, Vol. 22, Flacourtiaceae, pp. 1-499
