Canthium aciculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 57: 57. 1911 [Jan 1911]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795921
Common Names
- Canthium aciculatum
- Aciculatum Canthium
- Canthium aciculatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium aciculatum (also called Needle Canthium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has white flowers and grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium aciculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canthium aciculatum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium aciculatum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Canthium aciculatum
Canthium aciculatum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Canthium aciculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium aciculatum?
Canthium aciculatum
What is the common name of Canthium aciculatum?
Needle-leaved Canthium
Where is Canthium aciculatum native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines
Species in the Canthium genus
Canthium aciculatum, Canthium angustifolium, Canthium arboreum, Canthium aurantiacum, Canthium berberidifolium, Canthium bipinnatum, Canthium brunneum, Canthium calvum, Canthium cambodianum, Canthium campanulatum, Canthium cavaleriei, Canthium ciliatum, Canthium coffeoides, Canthium congestiflorum, Canthium cordatum, Canthium coromandelicum, Canthium depressinerve, Canthium ellipticum, Canthium fenicis, Canthium ferrugineum, Canthium filipendulum, Canthium fraternum, Canthium glaucum, Canthium gracilipes, Canthium hirtellum, Canthium hispido-nervosum, Canthium horridulum, Canthium horridum, Canthium inerme, Canthium korthalsianum, Canthium kuntzeanum, Canthium laeve, Canthium lasianthoides, Canthium libericum, Canthium longipes, Canthium lucidum, Canthium macrocarpum, Canthium megacarpum, Canthium megistocarpum, Canthium merrillianum, Canthium merrillii, Canthium mite, Canthium molle, Canthium moluccanum, Canthium oblongum, Canthium oligocarpum, Canthium parvifolium, Canthium paucinervium, Canthium pedunculare, Canthium polyanthum,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33445: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.