Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
edulis
ID:
591836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 91 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591168

Common Names

  • Edible Caucanthus
  • Edible Wild-cabbage
  • Wild-cabbage

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Synonyms

  • Malpighia caucanthus Poir. [unknown]
  • Triaspis squarrosa Radlk. [unknown]
  • Tristellateia somalensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Aspidopterys yemensis Deflers [unknown]
  • Caucanthus arabicus Lam. [unknown]
  • Caucanthus argenteus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Caucanthus forskahlei Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Caucanthus squarrosus Nied. [unknown]
  • Galphimia cauca Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Caucanthus edulis (also called Edible Caucanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands at elevations of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caucanthus edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caucanthus edulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caucanthus edulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Caucanthus edulis

Caucanthus edulis is found in India.

Caucanthus edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caucanthus edulis?

Caucanthus edulis

What is the common name of Caucanthus edulis?

Edible caucanthus

What is the natural habitat of Caucanthus edulis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Caucanthus genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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