Cadaba virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
579072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bojer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Rapp. Annuel Trav. Soc. Hist. Nat. Ile Maurice 13: 47. 1843 [1842 publ. 1843]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578404
Common Names
- Cadaba Virgata
- Wand Cadaba
- Kadaba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cadaba virgata (also called Cadaba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cadaba virgata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cadaba virgata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cadaba virgata 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 virgata
Cadaba virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cadaba virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cadaba virgata?
Cadaba virgata
What type of plant is Cadaba virgata?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba virgata?
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-2689695: Based on the initial data import
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.