Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perakanthus
ID:
1415252

Status:
valid

Authors:
ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427717

Common Names

  • Canthium perakanthus
  • Perakanthus's canthium
  • Perakanthus canthium

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Description

Canthium perakanthus (also called Canthium perakanthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in India and is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It grows in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium perakanthus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canthium perakanthus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium perakanthus is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Canthium perakanthus

Canthium perakanthus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Canthium perakanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium perakanthus?

Canthium perakanthus

What are the common names of Canthium perakanthus?

Perakanth's canthium, Perakanth's coffee

What is the growth habit of Canthium perakanthus?

It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 meters

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,