Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fenicis
ID:
798015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 35: 8 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797348

Common Names

  • Canthium fenicis
  • Fenicis Canthium
  • Canthium fenicis

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Description

Canthium fenicis (also called 'Wild Coffee', 'Wild Currant' and 'Wild Guava', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to about 4 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in deciduous forests, dry scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium fenicis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Canthium fenicis are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium fenicis is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Canthium fenicis

Canthium fenicis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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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