Canthium vanwykii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tilney & Kok
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 98 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800584
Common Names
- Vanwykii Canthium
- Canthium
- Vanwykii
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Canthium vanwykii (also called Vanwyk's Canthium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium vanwykii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canthium vanwykii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium vanwykii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Canthium vanwykii
Canthium vanwykii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Canthium vanwykii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium vanwykii?
Canthium vanwykii
What is the common name of Canthium vanwykii?
Vanwyki's Canthium
What is the natural habitat of Canthium vanwykii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33902: Based on the initial data import
Peter Daniel François Kok (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kok' in the authors string.
P.M. Tilney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tilney' in the authors string.