Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
holacantha
ID:
796503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 68 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795836

Common Names

  • Canotia holacantha
  • Holacantha Canotia
  • Canotia Holacantha

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Description

Canotia holacantha (also called Holacantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in dry scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Canotia holacantha is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canotia holacantha has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canotia holacantha is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Canotia holacantha

Canotia holacantha can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Canotia holacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canotia holacantha?

Canotia holacantha

What is the common name of Canotia holacantha?

Holacantha canotia

What is the natural habitat of Canotia holacantha?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Canotia genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33436: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.