Canthium libericum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinkl. ex Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 158 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798314
Common Names
- Canthium libericum
- Wild Coffee
- Coralberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium libericum (also called Liberian 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 -600 m. It has a smooth grey bark and ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium libericum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canthium libericum is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium libericum 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 libericum
Canthium libericum can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Canthium libericum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium libericum?
Canthium libericum
What family does Canthium libericum belong to?
Rubiaceae
Where is Canthium libericum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33676: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Max Julius Dinklage (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinkl.' in the authors string.