Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
591483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Ench. Bot. : 575 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590815

Common Names

  • Catha edulis
  • Edulis Catha
  • Catha Edulis

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Synonyms

  • Methyscophyllum glaucum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Trigonotheca serrata Hochst. [unknown]
  • Catha forskaolii A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Catha glauca (Eckl. & Zeyh.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Catha inermis J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Celastrus edulis Vahl [unknown]
  • Celastrus tsaad Ferr. & Galeotti ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Dillonia abyssinica Sacleux [unknown]
  • Hartogia thea E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Catha edulis (also called Edible Catha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually white. It usually grows in open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Catha edulis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catha edulis has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catha edulis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the shrub in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Catha edulis

Catha edulis can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Catha edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catha edulis?

Catha edulis

What is the common name of Catha edulis?

Khat

What type of plant is Catha edulis?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Catha 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-2705603: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.