Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 966 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799834
Common Names
- Canthium scandens
- Climbing Canthium
- Climbing Coffee
Description
Canthium scandens (also called climbing canthium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka, and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Canthium scandens has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are dark green and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canthium scandens is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Canthium scandens
Canthium scandens is native to Madagascar.
Canthium scandens FAQ
What is the common name of Canthium scandens?
Scandens Canthium
What type of soil does Canthium scandens prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
What type of climate does Canthium scandens grow in?
Tropical and subtropical climates
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,