There are still considerable differences in the concept of species delineation within this genus. We are following the treatment of Marquete R. & Mansano Vidal F., in O Gênero Casearia Jacq. No Brasil[] for all the Brazilian species in this database[].

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General Information

Casearia combaymensis is an evergreen shrub or a tree that usually grows from 2 - 13 metres tall, though it can reach up to 20 metres[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

The fruit is a capsute containing several seeds. Although the capsule of some species (and possibly also the seeds contained therein) is somewhat toxic, the fleshy aril surrounding the seeds is a different matter and in some species (such as this one) is often eaten and is considered to be perfectly wholesome[, ].

Botanical References

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Range

S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, northern Brazil, the Guyanas

Habitat

An understorey plant of dense tropical forest, forested savannah, often by the sides of streams or near riverbanks; at elevations from 50 - 400 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The fleshy fruit has a sweet flavour but with a stinking smell[]. The green to yellowish-green or orange, globose to ovoid fruit is around 75mm x 60mm, containing a number of seeds surroundec by a sweet tasting aril[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

The seed of species in this genus often has a short period of viability and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe. The seed is collected when the fruits start to open - leave them in the sun to open completely to release the seed, then rinse the seed in water to remove the arils[]. Sow the seed in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed, only just covering the seed, and keep moist. Germination rates vary, but can usually be expected to be low, with the seed sprouting within 20 - 30 days[]. When the seedlings are 3 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out a few months later[].
Cuttings.

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