Guyanese Wild Coffee
Casearia guianensis
- Native to:
- Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © eblynsaenzgarcia (iNaturalist #5907984)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Casearia
- Species:
- Casearia guianensis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAGU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in tropical forest conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; seed viability declines rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI