Casearia tomentosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring nations. Specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Bangladesh as well as in Nepal. The species also extends its range into the territory of Pakistan. Furthermore, the plant is notably located within the specific region of Assam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Casearia tomentoza is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to establish long-term presence within its ecological niche. As a perennial species, it does not complete its development within a single growing season but instead persists through multiple years, contributing to the structural complexity of its habitat. This extended lifespan enables the plant to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, facilitating consistent interactions with pollinators and seed dispersers over time. Through its enduring life cycle, Casearia tomentoza maintains stability in its environment, investing resources into sustained growth and long-term survival.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Casearia tomentoza is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, typically reaching an average height of approximately 6 meters. As a terrestrial species, it grows in land-based environments rather than aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. The plant functions as a self-supporting organism, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing, and it operates as an independent species without any parasitic relationship to other plants.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Casearia tomentosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES

Preparations

Casearia tomentosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude leaf extract.

Crude leaf extract

1. Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES