Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suberosum
ID:
800835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Codd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 345 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800169

Common Names

  • Canthium suberosum
  • Suberosum Canthium
  • Canthium suberosum

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Description

Canthium suberosum (also called 'Suberose Canthium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It has a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium suberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canthium suberosum is white with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium suberosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Canthium suberosum

Canthium suberosum is native to India and can be found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Canthium suberosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium suberosum?

Canthium suberosum

What is the common name of Canthium suberosum?

Suberose Canthium

What is the natural habitat of Canthium suberosum?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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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