Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvum
ID:
797271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 136 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796604

Common Names

  • Canthium calvum
  • Calvum Canthium
  • Canthium

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Description

Canthium calvum (also called Bald 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 calvum 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 calvum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium calvum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Canthium calvum

Canthium calvum can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Canthium calvum FAQ

What is the common name of Canthium calvum?

Bald Canthium

What is the natural habitat of Canthium calvum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the optimal soil type for Canthium calvum?

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,

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