Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
1545169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Naik & Pokle) Arun Pr. & Sardesai

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 76: 852 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025937

Common Names

  • Canscora tetraptera
  • Tetraptera Canscora
  • Canscora

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Description

Canscora tetraptera (also called Four-winged Canscora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Canscora tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canscora tetraptera is a small, yellow-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canscora tetraptera is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Canscora tetraptera

Canscora tetraptera is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Canscora tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canscora tetraptera?

Canscora tetraptera

What is the common name of Canscora tetraptera?

Four-winged Canscora

What is the natural habitat of Canscora tetraptera?

Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and meadows

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:77220430-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.