Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
584728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 5: 11 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584060

Common Names

  • Canscora Roxburghii
  • Canscora Roxburghii
  • Canscora Roxburghii

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Description

Canscora roxburghii (also called 'Canscora', among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist forests. It has a thick, fleshy leaves and its flowers are white and tubular in shape. The plant can grow up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Canscora roxburghii is used as a traditional medicine, as well as for its wood and oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canscora roxburghii is white, tubular, and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canscora roxburghii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Canscora roxburghii

Canscora roxburghii is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, along streams, and in grasslands.

Canscora roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canscora roxburghii?

Canscora roxburghii

What is the common name of Canscora roxburghii?

Roxburgh's Canscora

What is the family of Canscora roxburghii?

Gentianaceae

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366578-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.