Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korthalsianum
ID:
798770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 252 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798104

Common Names

  • Canthium korthalsianum
  • Korthalsianum Canthium
  • Korthalsianum Yellow Wood

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Description

Canthium korthalsianum (also called Korthals' Canthium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,200 m. It has a smooth grey bark and elliptic-oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium korthalsianum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for wood and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canthium korthalsianum is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium korthalsianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Canthium korthalsianum

Canthium korthalsianum can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Canthium korthalsianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium korthalsianum?

Canthium korthalsianum

What family does Canthium korthalsianum belong to?

Rubiaceae

Where is Canthium korthalsianum found?

Kenya

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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