Cansjera parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
584752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 298 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584084
Common Names
- Cansjera Parvifolia
- Parvifolia Cansjera
- Small-leaved Cansjera
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- Cansjera helferiana Valeton [unknown]
Description
Cansjera parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Cansjera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and produces white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical lowland forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cansjera parvifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cansjera parvifolia is yellow, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cansjera parvifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cansjera parvifolia
Cansjera parvifolia is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Cansjera parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cansjera parvifolia?
Cansjera parvifolia
What is the common name of Cansjera parvifolia?
Small-leaved Cansjera
What is the family of Cansjera parvifolia?
Gentianaceae
Species in the Cansjera genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2696561: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.