Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
carneoviridis
ID:
579020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 228 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578352

Common Names

  • Cadaba carneoviridis
  • Carneoviridis Cadaba
  • Cadaba Carneoviridis

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Description

Cadaba carneoviridis (also called Flesh-Colored Cadaba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa and Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1m tall, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cadaba carneoviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, terrariums, and as a houseplant. It can also be used in floral arrangements and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cadaba carneoviridis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and gray.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cadaba carneoviridis is a small, epiphytic species that grows in humid tropical forests. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated easily by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cadaba carneoviridis

Cadaba carneoviridis is native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Cadaba carneoviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cadaba carneoviridis?

Cadaba carneoviridis

What type of plant is Cadaba carneoviridis?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cadaba carneoviridis?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2689647: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Charlotte Gilg-Benedict (1872-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg-Ben.' in the authors string.