Rabo de ranton (Casearia aculeata, Enum. Syst. Pl.: 21 (1760))

Family: Salicaceae

Author: Jacq.

Bibliography: Enum. Syst. Pl.: 21 (1760)

Year: 1760

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Casearia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Mexico to Trop. America

Description

Rabo de ranton, known scientifically as Casearia aculeata, is a notable species belonging to the Salicaceae family. This resilient plant can be found across a vast geographical range, stretching from Mexico through to parts of Tropical America. Documented in “Enum. Syst. Pl.: 21” in 1760 by Jacquin, Casearia aculeata has been the subject of interest for its unique botanical characteristics and adaptability to diverse environments.

The plant typically thrives in tropical climates, showing a particular resilience and adaptability that allows it to flourish in various soil types and environmental conditions. Its presence across a broad range of locations speaks to its hardiness and ecological versatility.

Beyond its fundamental botanical aspects, Casearia aculeata holds potential interest for various practical uses, likely stemming from traditional knowledge and ongoing research within the regions it inhabits. Whether serving ecological roles or potential applications in traditional medicine, the Rabo de ranton remains a valuable subject for further study and appreciation among botanists and ecologists alike.

Common Names

Eng: rabo de ranton, cockspur, thom prickle
Spa: cabori, cabrón, carambomba, jía, jía morada, jía peluda, jía prieta, limoncillo, magarabomba, palo de avispa, palo de limoncillo, palo de peonía, palo de perico, palo de peronila, rabo de ratón, yaná
Fra: citronnier, piquant arada, piquant rada, pois piante marron
En: Rabo de ranton, Cockspur, Thom Prickle
Fr: Citronnier, Piquant arada, Piquant rada, Pois piante marron
Es: Cabori, Cabrón, Carambomba, Jía, Jía morada, Jía peluda, Jía prieta, Limoncillo, Magarabomba, Palo de avispa, Palo de limoncillo, Palo de peonía, Palo de perico, Palo de peronila, Rabo de ratón, Yaná

Synonyms

• Samyda affinis (Spreng.)
• Casearia sericea (L.O.Williams & A.R.Molina)
• Casearia spinosa var. coriacifolia (Kuntze)
• Casearia spinosa var. tafallana (Eichler)
• Casearia avellana (Miq. ex Eichler)
• Casearia berberoidea (Rusby)
• Casearia berteroana (Turcz.)
• Casearia boliviana (Briq.)
• Casearia spinosa (Willd.)
• Casearia hassleri (Briq.)
• Casearia prunifolia (Tul.)
• Guidonia hirsuta var. glabrata ((DC.) M.Gómez)
• Casearia guianensis var. rafflesioides (Croat)
• Chetocrater hirta ((Sw.) Raf.)
• Samyda tomentosa (Sw.)
• Casearia nicoyensis (Donn.Sm.)
• Samyda spinosa (L.)
• Xylosma turrialbana (Donn.Sm.)
• Casearia alba (A.Rich.)
• Casearia aculeata var. tafallana ((Eichler) J.F.Macbr.)
• Casearia riparia (S.Moore)
• Casearia rufidula (Triana & Planch.)
• Casearia hirsuta var. glabrata (DC.)
• Casearia obtusifolia (Rusby)
• Guidonia alba ((A.Rich.) M.Gómez)
• Samyda multiflora (Cav.)
• Guidonia hirta var. glabriora (M.Gómez)
• Guidonia hirta ((Sw.) M.Gómez)
• Casearia hirta (Sw.)
• Casearia urbaniana (Gand.)
• Samyda enneandria (Sessé & Moc.)
• Casearia obovata (Schltdl.)
• Casearia odorata (Macfad.)

Distribution

• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Belize (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Cayman Is. (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Venezuela (native)

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Leaf

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5331145)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47939-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Casearia aculeata Jacq.)

Specifications

Growth