Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centranthoides
ID:
221169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 85 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220498

Common Names

  • Kadua centranthoides
  • Centranthoides Kadua
  • Centranthoides's Kadua

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Synonyms

  • Kadua glomerata Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Kadua glomerata laevis Wawra [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides Steud. [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides accrescens Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides diffusa Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides glomerata (Hook. & Arn.) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides hirta Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides kamokuensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides kohala Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides laevis (Wawra) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides mauiensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides meeboldii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides vestita Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis centranthoides yunckeri Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis glomerata Walp. [illegitimate]
  • Hedyotis hookeriana Steud. [valid]
  • Kadua glomerata typica Wawra [invalid]

Description

Kadua centranthoides (also called Centranthoides Kadua, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kadua centranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadua centranthoides has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadua centranthoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with hot summers. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kadua centranthoides

Kadua centranthoides can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Kadua centranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadua centranthoides?

Kadua centranthoides

What are the common names of Kadua centranthoides?

Centranthoid Kadua

What is the natural habitat of Kadua centranthoides?

Dry rocky hillsides

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-105445: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.