Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
carlsbergiana
ID:
1105360

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.V.Field, Friis & M.G.Gilbert

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 6: 791 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104698



Common Names

  • Kanahia carlsbergiana
  • Carlsbergiana Kanahia
  • Carlsbergiana Starfish Flower


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Description

Kanahia carlsbergiana (also called Carlsberg's Kanahia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, shrub-like plant with white flowers and thick, woody stems. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Kanahia carlsbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kanahia carlsbergiana has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kanahia carlsbergiana is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Kanahia carlsbergiana

Kanahia carlsbergiana is found in South Africa.

Species in the Kanahia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2610329: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Ib Friis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friis' in the authors string.
David Vincent Field (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.V.Field' in the authors string.