Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ciathula
ID:
1539069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Fl. Veg. Hin Nam No : 104 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020802

Common Names

  • Canscora ciathula
  • Ciathula Canscora
  • Canscora Ciathula

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Description

Canscora ciathula (also called Ciathula Canscora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa. It is found in humid forests and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Canscora ciathula is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of oil for cooking and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canscora ciathula has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canscora ciathula is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Canscora ciathula

Canscora ciathula is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India.

Canscora ciathula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canscora ciathula?

Canscora ciathula

What type of plant is Canscora ciathula?

A shrub

Where is Canscora ciathula found?

India

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77207306-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.