Canthium oblongum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Valeton) Kaneh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 671 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798961
Common Names
- Canthium oblongum
- Wild Coffee
- Coralberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium oblongum (also called Oblong canthium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests at altitudes of 500–1,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium oblongum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canthium oblongum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium oblongum is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Canthium oblongum
Canthium oblongum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Canthium oblongum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium oblongum?
Canthium oblongum
What type of plant is Canthium oblongum?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Canthium oblongum native to?
Southern India
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-33737: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.