Status:
valid
Authors:
M.C.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 121 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795845
Common Names
- Canotia wendtii
- Wendtii Canotia
- Wendt's Canotia
Description
Canotia wendtii (also called Wendt's Canotia, 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 wendtii is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canotia wendtii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canotia wendtii 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 wendtii
Canotia wendtii can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Canotia wendtii FAQ
What is the common name of Canotia wendtii?
Wendt's Canotia
What is the natural habitat of Canotia wendtii?
Dry, rocky slopes and plains
What is the scientific name of Canotia wendtii?
Canotia wendtii
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,