Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brandisiana
ID:
584044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Saff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 504 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583376



Common Names

  • Cananga brandisiana
  • Brandis' Cananga
  • Brandis' Cananga


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Synonyms

  • Canangium brandisanum (Pierre) Saff. [unknown]

Description

Cananga brandisiana (also called Brandis' Cananga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and prefers to grow in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cananga brandisiana is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cananga brandisiana has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cananga brandisiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cananga brandisiana

Cananga brandisiana is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Cananga brandisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cananga brandisiana?

Cananga brandisiana

What is the common name of Cananga brandisiana?

Brandis' Cananga

What is the natural habitat of Cananga brandisiana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, mainly in Madagascar

Species in the Cananga genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102839-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.