Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
584669

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1027 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584001

Common Names

  • Cannabis Sativa
  • Sativa Cannabis
  • Common Hemp

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Synonyms

  • Cannabis americana Pharm. ex Wehmer [unknown]
  • Cannabis chinensis Delile [unknown]
  • Cannabis erratica Siev. [unknown]
  • Cannabis foetens Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cannabis generalis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cannabis gigantea Crevost [unknown]
  • Cannabis indica Lam. [unknown]
  • Cannabis indica afghanica (Vavilov) Vavilov [unknown]
  • Cannabis indica kafiristanica Vavilov [unknown]
  • Cannabis intersita Soják [unknown]
  • Cannabis kafiristanica (Vav.) Chrtek [unknown]
  • Cannabis lupulus (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Cannabis macrosperma Stokes [unknown]
  • Cannabis ruderalis Janisch. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa afghanica Vavilov [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa chinensis (Delile) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa gigantea (Delile ex Vilm.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa indica (Lam.) Wehmer [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa indica (Lam.) E.Small & Cronquist [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa intersita (Soják) Soják [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa kafiristanica (Vavilov) E.Small & Cronquist [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa kif A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa macrosperma (Stokes) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa monoica Hol. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa pedemontana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa praecox Serebr. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa ruderalis Janisch. [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa ruderalis (Janisch.) S.Z.Liou [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa spontanea Vavilov [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa vulgaris Alef. [unknown]
  • Cannabis intersita Soják [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa indica (Lam.) E.Small & Cronquist [unknown]
  • Cannabis sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Polygonum viridiflorum Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cannabis sativa (also called Marijuana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cannabaceae family. It is native to Central and South Asia. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cannabis sativa is a species of cannabis plant that is used for its medicinal and recreational properties. It is known for its psychoactive effects and is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including pain, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also used for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and clothing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cannabis sativa has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cannabis sativa is an annual plant that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South Asia and is cultivated in temperate and tropical regions. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa can be found in temperate and tropical regions of the world.

Cannabis sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cannabis sativa?

Cannabis sativa

What is the natural habitat of Cannabis sativa?

Cannabis sativa is found in temperate and tropical regions around the world.

What are the care requirements of Cannabis sativa?

Cannabis sativa requires bright, direct sunlight and regular watering.

Species in the Cannabis genus

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

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