Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
796779

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Phan. Cuming. Philipp. : 181 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796112

Common Names

  • Canthium arboreum
  • Arboreum
  • Canthium

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Description

Canthium arboreum (also called Tree Canthium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium arboreum is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and tools. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Canthium arboreum are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium arboreum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Canthium arboreum

Canthium arboreum is native to tropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Canthium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium arboreum?

Canthium arboreum

What is the common name of Canthium arboreum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Canthium arboreum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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