Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
926443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 37 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925778

Common Names

  • Corynanthe paniculata
  • Paniculata Plum
  • Wild Mangosteen

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Description

Corynanthe paniculata (also called Panicled Corynanthe, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Corynanthe paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corynanthe paniculata is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynanthe paniculata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Corynanthe paniculata

Corynanthe paniculata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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