Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraternum
ID:
798110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 253 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797443

Common Names

  • Fraternal Canthium
  • Fraternum Canthium
  • Canthium Fraternum

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Description

Canthium fraternum (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 fraternum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canthium fraternum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium fraternum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Canthium fraternum

Canthium fraternum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Canthium fraternum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium fraternum?

Canthium fraternum

What is the family of Canthium fraternum?

Rubiaceae

Where is Canthium fraternum native to?

Africa

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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