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wild honeytree
Scientific Name: Casearia decandra
Family: Flacourtiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Casearia decandra: The Wild Honeytree
The text refers to two distinct botanical entities: Casearia decandra, commonly known as Wild Honeytree, and the more general concept of a "honey tree," which denotes a tree housing a wild bee colony.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the common name "jumbie apple" for Casearia decandra. The "apple" part of the name might be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "jumbie apple" might be attractive to young children, who may attempt to eat the fruit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Casearia decandra Jacq.
- Family: Flacourtiaceae
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: artool, bois jaune, bwa jon, Coco-ravet, crack open, jaune d'oeuf, jon a ze, jumbie apple, koko wavet, wild cherry
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions the plant's presence in various locations, including references within scientific and observational contexts.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The text mentions that wild honeytrees tend to find nutrients in the soil because their roots spread more than ten meters.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Honey trees, in general, are colonized by wild honeybees (Apis mellifera).
- Casearia decandra is mentioned as part of the diet of wild black-fronted titi monkeys (Callicebus nigrifrons).
Resources and Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- USDA
- Discover Life