Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 230 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578362
Common Names
- Cadaba Glaberrima
- Smooth Cadaba
- Kadaba
Description
Cadaba glaberrima (also called Smooth 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 glaberrima 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 glaberrima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cadaba glaberrima 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 glaberrima
Cadaba glaberrima is native to tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Cadaba glaberrima FAQ
What is the common name of Cadaba glaberrima?
Smooth Cadaba
What is the scientific name of Smooth Cadaba?
Cadaba glaberrima
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba glaberrima?
Dry, rocky hillsides and scrubland
Species in the Cadaba genus
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,
Cadaba kirkii,
Cadaba linearifolia,
Cadaba longifolia,
Cadaba madagascariensis,
Cadaba mirabilis,
Cadaba natalensis,
Cadaba parvula,
Cadaba rotundifolia,
Cadaba ruspolii,
Cadaba schroeppelii,
Cadaba somalensis,
Cadaba stenopoda,
Cadaba termitaria,
Cadaba trifoliata,
Cadaba virgata,
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,