Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
579031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 68 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578363

Common Names

  • Cadaba glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Cadaba
  • Cadaba Glandulosa

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Description

Cadaba glandulosa (also called Glandular 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 glandulosa 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 glandulosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cadaba glandulosa 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 glandulosa

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

Cadaba glandulosa FAQ

What is the common name of Cadaba glandulosa?

Glandular Cadaba

What is the scientific name of Glandular Cadaba?

Cadaba glandulosa

What is the natural habitat of Cadaba glandulosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides and scrubland

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