Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
584692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.° 4363 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584024

Common Names

  • Canscora Alata
  • Canscora Alata
  • Canscora Alata

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Description

Canscora alata (also called Winged canscora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Canscora alata is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canscora alata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, grayish-green seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf. The seeds are tiny and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canscora alata is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is usually propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Canscora alata

Canscora alata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Canscora alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canscora alata?

Canscora alata

What is the natural habitat of Canscora alata?

Canscora alata is found in the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

What are the care requirements of Canscora alata?

Canscora alata requires bright, indirect sunlight and regular watering.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366544-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.