Cadaba trifoliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
579069
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Cat. Ind. Pl. 7 (1833).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578401
Common Names
- Cadaba Trifoliata
- Three-Leaved Cadaba
- Kadaba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Stroemia trifoliata Roxb. [unknown]
- Cadaba triphylla Wight [unknown]
- Desmocarpus missionis Wall. [unknown]
Description
Cadaba trifoliata (also called Three-leaf Cadaba, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cadaba trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cadaba virgata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cadaba trifoliata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 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 trifoliata
Cadaba trifoliata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cadaba trifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cadaba trifoliata?
Cadaba trifoliata
What type of plant is Cadaba trifoliata?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba trifoliata?
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-2689692: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.