Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 558 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584049
Common Names
- Canscora Macrocalyx
- Canscora Macrocalyx
- Canscora Macrocalyx
Description
Canscora macrocalyx (also called Large-Calyx Canscora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to India and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Canscora macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx flowers are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canscora macrocalyx is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the roots divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Canscora macrocalyx
Canscora macrocalyx is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Canscora macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canscora macrocalyx?
Canscora macrocalyx
What are the common names of Canscora macrocalyx?
Large-calyx Canscora, Large-calyx Canscora
What is the natural habitat of Canscora macrocalyx?
Dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands
Species in the Canscora genus
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,
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,