Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mite
ID:
799410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 474 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798744

Common Names

  • Canthium Mite
  • Tiny Canthium
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Canthium mite (also called Mite Canthium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium mite is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It can also be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canthium mite is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium mite can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Canthium mite

Canthium mite is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands and on rocky hillsides.

Canthium mite FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium mite?

Canthium mite

What is the common name of Canthium mite?

Mite Canthium

What is the natural habitat of Canthium mite?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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