Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Boom
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 1959: 142. 1959.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588393
Common Names
- Carruanthus ringens
- Ringens Carruanthus
- Ringens Carruanthus
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum ringens L. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum vulpinum Haw. [unknown]
- Tischleria peersii Schwantes [unknown]
- Bergeranthus caninus (Haw.) Schwantes [illegitimate]
- Carruanthus caninus (Haw.) Schwantes [illegitimate]
- Mesembryanthemum caninum Lam. [unknown]
- Carruanthus caninus (Lam.) Schwantes ex N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
- Carruanthus vulpinus N.E.Br. ex Graessner [illegitimate]
- Mesembryanthemum caninum Haw. [illegitimate]
- Mesembryanthemum caninum paucidentatum Salm-Dyck [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum caninum vulpinum Haw. [illegitimate]
Description
Carruanthus ringens (also called 'ringent carruanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to India and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carruanthus ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its flowers are used to make perfumes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carruanthus ringens are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carruanthus ringens is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Carruanthus ringens
Carruanthus ringens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Carruanthus ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carruanthus ringens?
Carruanthus ringens
What is the common name of Carruanthus ringens?
Ringed carronia
What is the natural habitat of Carruanthus ringens?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Carruanthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family