Tree;
leaves alternate, simple, elliptic, pellucid-punctate, short-petioled,
with irregularly toothed margin; flowers small, white, in axillary
clusters; immature fruit berry-like, but at maturity opening longitudinally
to yield three valves.return to: checklist; keys; family Salicaceae (including Flacourtiaceae)
Tree;
leaves alternate, simple, elliptic, pellucid-punctate, short-petioled,
with irregularly toothed margin; flowers small, white, in axillary
clusters; immature fruit berry-like, but at maturity opening longitudinally
to yield three valves.
Additional image:
Listed, as Casearia nitida, as an important source of pollen and/or nectar for bees (Souza Novello 1981, Suarez Molina 1981).
