Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
799169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 152 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798503

Common Names

  • Canthium macrocarpum
  • Large-fruited Canthium
  • Large-fruited Wild Coffee

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Description

Canthium macrocarpum (also called Large-Fruited Canthium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Canthium macrocarpum

Canthium macrocarpum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Canthium macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium macrocarpum?

Canthium macrocarpum

What is the family of Canthium macrocarpum?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Canthium macrocarpum?

Macrocarpum 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,

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