Canthium puberulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 134 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799434
Common Names
- Puberulum Canthium
- Canthium puberulum
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium puberulum (also called Small-leaved Canthium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, forests, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium puberulum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canthium puberulum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium puberulum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Canthium puberulum
Canthium puberulum can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.
Canthium puberulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium puberulum?
Canthium puberulum
What is the common name of Canthium puberulum?
Downy Canthium
What type of plant is Canthium puberulum?
It is a shrub
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-33789: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.