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Casearia corymbosa Kunth
| Family Name: | Salicaceae |
Casearia corymbosa is a shrub or small tree which can reach up to 7.5 m tall. Fruit is globose to ellipsoid with three longitudinal ridges. It ripens orange to red and splits open at maturity. Seeds are surrounded by red arils and dispersed by birds.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 7.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Panama and Columbia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a shrub or small tree, up to 7.5 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are usually elliptic to oblong-obovate (about 6 - 16 cm long and 2.5 - 5.5 cm wide) with toothed margin. |
| Flowers | Flowers occur in branched clusters. They are white or greenish. |
| Fruit | Fruit is globose to ellipsoid with three longitudinal ridges. It ripens orange to red and splits open at maturity. Seeds are surrounded by red arils. |
| Associated Fauna | Seeds are dispersed by birds. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 21733 |
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| Species ID | 3359 |
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