Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
edulis
ID:
591843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Edgew.) Meve & Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234: 201 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591175

Common Names

  • Edible Caudanthera
  • Edible Wild-cabbage
  • Wild-cabbage

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Synonyms

  • Lasiostelma subaphyllum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Tenaris subaphylla (Schltr.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Boucerosia edulis Edgew. [unknown]
  • Boucerosia stocksiana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Brachystelma subaphyllum (Schltr.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Caralluma ango (A.Rich.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma edulis (Edgew.) Benth. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Caralluma longidens N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma vittata N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Cryptolluma edulis (Edgew.) Plowes [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis stocksiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stapelia ango A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Spiralluma longidens (N.E.Br.) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Caudanthera edulis (also called Edible Caudanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands at elevations of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caudanthera edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caudanthera edulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caudanthera edulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Caudanthera edulis

Caudanthera edulis is found in India.

Caudanthera edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caudanthera edulis?

Caudanthera edulis

What is the common name of Caudanthera edulis?

Edible caudanthera

What is the natural habitat of Caudanthera edulis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.