Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strychnoides
ID:
800772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 144 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800106

Common Names

  • Strychnoides Canthium
  • Strychnoid Canthium
  • Canthium strychnoides

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Description

Canthium strychnoides (also called Strychnoides Canthium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, upright habit. It has glossy, dark green, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium strychnoides has been used for its medicinal properties and as a food source. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canthium strychnoides is a small, white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium strychnoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Canthium strychnoides

Canthium strychnoides can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Canthium strychnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium strychnoides?

Canthium strychnoides

What is the common name of Canthium strychnoides?

Strychnoid Canthium

What is the natural habitat of Canthium strychnoides?

Dry forests and scrublands

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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