Status:
valid
Authors:
Dalzell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 136 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584054
Common Names
- Canscora Pauciflora
- Canscora Pauciflora
- Canscora Pauciflora
Description
Canscora pauciflora (also called Few-Flowered 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 pauciflora is used as a traditional medicine, as well as for its wood and oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canscora pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Canscora pauciflora is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Canscora pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canscora pauciflora?
Canscora pauciflora
What are the common names of Canscora pauciflora?
Few-flowered Canscora, Few-flowered Canscora
What is the natural habitat of Canscora pauciflora?
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,