Canthium ciliatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 545 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796759
Common Names
- Canthium ciliatum
- Ciliatum Canthium
- Ciliate Canthium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium ciliatum (also called Ciliate Canthium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has simple, opposite, elliptic-oblong leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canthium ciliatum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium ciliatum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Canthium ciliatum
Canthium ciliatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Canthium ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium ciliatum?
Canthium ciliatum
What is the common name of Canthium ciliatum?
Canthium
What is the natural habitat of Canthium ciliatum?
Tropical forests
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-33529: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.