Casearia thamnia
Casearia thamnia
- Native to:
- Belize | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic | Guatemala | Jamaica | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Panamá | Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Casearia
- Species:
- Casearia thamnia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white, cream
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds lose viability quickly when stored.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI