Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
507589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) M.Kato

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 54 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506921



Common Names

  • Cussetia carinata
  • Carinate Cussetia
  • Carinate Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lawia carinata Koidz. [unknown]
  • Terniola carinata Lecomte [unknown]
  • Dalzellia carinata (Lecomte) C.Cusset [unknown]

Description

Cussetia carinata (also called carinate cussetia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It is native to India, and grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cussetia carinata is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cussetia carinata is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cussetia carinata is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Cussetia carinata

Cussetia carinata is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the Ituri forest.

Cussetia carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cussetia carinata?

Cussetia carinata

What type of plant is Cussetia carinata?

Shrub

What is the habitat of Cussetia carinata?

Dry savanna

Species in the Cussetia genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604095: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.