Canthium lucidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Voy. Abyss. , App.: lxii (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798447
Common Names
- Canthium lucidum
- Wild Coffee
- Coralberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium lucidum (also called Shining 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 -1,500 m. It has a smooth grey bark and ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium lucidum 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 lucidum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium lucidum is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 2-4 weeks. Once established, Canthium lucidum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Canthium lucidum
Canthium lucidum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Canthium lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium lucidum?
Canthium lucidum
What is the family of Canthium lucidum?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Canthium lucidum?
Lucid Canthium
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-33688: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.