Canscora stricta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
584733
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sedgw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. 2: 126 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584065
Common Names
- Canscora Stricta
- Canscora Stricta
- Canscora Stricta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canscora stricta (also called Strict Canscora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and produces white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical lowland forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Canscora stricta has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canscora stricta is white, tubular, and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canscora stricta is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Canscora stricta
Canscora stricta is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Canscora stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canscora stricta?
Canscora stricta
What is the common name of Canscora stricta?
Strict Canscora
What is the family of Canscora stricta?
Gentianaceae
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,
References
Leonard John Sedgwick (1883-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sedgw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366581-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.