Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Tirveng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 456 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824462
Common Names
- Nutans Catunaregam
- Catunaregam Nutans
- Nutans Catunaregam Tree
Description
Catunaregam nutans (also called 'Slender Twinberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India and is found in moist forests and along streams. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Catunaregam nutans is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens, flowerbeds, and containers. It is also used as a houseplant. The leaves are used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have health benefits such as reducing inflammation and promoting digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catunaregam nutans is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catunaregam nutans can be propagated by seed, division, or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile soil mix. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Catunaregam nutans
Catunaregam nutans is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Catunaregam nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catunaregam nutans?
Catunaregam nutans
What is the family of Catunaregam nutans?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Catunaregam nutans?
Nutan
Species in the Catunaregam genus
Catunaregam pentandra,
Catunaregam stenocarpa,
Catunaregam swynnertonii,
Catunaregam taylorii,
Catunaregam longispina,
Catunaregam nilotica,
Catunaregam nutans,
Catunaregam obovata,
Catunaregam oocarpa,
Catunaregam pygmaea,
Catunaregam spinosa,
Catunaregam tomentosa,
Catunaregam torulosa,
Catunaregam stipulosa,
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,