Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sinaica
ID:
591845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Plowes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 3: 58 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591177

Common Names

  • Sinai Caudanthera
  • Sinai Wild-cabbage
  • Sinai Wild-cabbage

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Synonyms

  • Boucerosia sinaica Decne. [unknown]
  • Caralluma maris-mortui Zohary [unknown]
  • Caralluma sinaica (Decne.) A.Berger [unknown]

Description

Caudanthera sinaica (also called Sinai 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 sinaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caudanthera sinaica 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 sinaica 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 sinaica

Caudanthera sinaica is found in India.

Caudanthera sinaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caudanthera sinaica?

Caudanthera sinaica

What is the common name of Caudanthera sinaica?

Sinai caudanthera

What is the natural habitat of Caudanthera sinaica?

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986775-1: Based on the initial data import