Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coffeoides
ID:
797457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 296 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796790

Common Names

  • Canthium coffeoides
  • Coffeoides Canthium
  • Coffee-like Canthium

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Description

Canthium coffeoides (also called Coffeeberry 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 coffeoides 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 coffeoides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium coffeoides is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Canthium coffeoides

Canthium coffeoides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Canthium coffeoides FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Canthium coffeoides?

Canthium coffeoides prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Canthium coffeoides be watered?

Canthium coffeoides should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How do you propagate Canthium coffeoides?

Canthium coffeoides can be propagated by cuttings or division.

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-33532: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.