Cadaba rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
579061
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 68 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578393
Common Names
- Cadaba rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Cadaba
- Cadaba Rotundifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cadaba rotundifolia (also called Roundleaf Cadaba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cadaba rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Cadaba rotundifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cadaba rotundifolia
Cadaba rotundifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cadaba rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cadaba rotundifolia?
Cadaba rotundifolia
What type of plant is Cadaba rotundifolia?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba rotundifolia?
Tropical Africa
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2689685: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.