Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 35: 7 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796525
Common Names
- Canthium brunneum
- Brunneum Canthium
- Canthium
Description
Canthium brunneum (also called Brown 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 shrub with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium brunneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canthium brunneum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canthium brunneum is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 3-6 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air-layering.
Where to Find Canthium brunneum
Canthium brunneum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Canthium brunneum FAQ
What is the common name of Canthium brunneum?
Brown Canthium
What is the natural habitat of Canthium brunneum?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the optimal soil type for Canthium brunneum?
Well-drained, moist soil
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,