Canthium berberidifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.T.Geddes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 244 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796374
Common Names
- Canthium berberidifolium
- Berberidifolium Coffeebush
- Berberidifolium Coffeebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canthium berberidifolium (also called Berberidifolium Canthium, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and thickets. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Canthium berberidifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Canthium berberidifolium are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canthium berberidifolium is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 3-6 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air-layering.
Where to Find Canthium berberidifolium
Canthium berberidifolium is found in tropical Africa.
Canthium berberidifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canthium berberidifolium?
Canthium berberidifolium
What is the common name of Canthium berberidifolium?
Unknown
Where does Canthium berberidifolium grow?
Africa
Species in the Canthium genus
Canthium aciculatum, Canthium angustifolium, Canthium arboreum, Canthium aurantiacum, Canthium berberidifolium, Canthium bipinnatum, Canthium brunneum, Canthium calvum, Canthium cambodianum, Canthium campanulatum, Canthium cavaleriei, Canthium ciliatum, Canthium coffeoides, Canthium congestiflorum, Canthium cordatum, Canthium coromandelicum, Canthium depressinerve, Canthium ellipticum, Canthium fenicis, Canthium ferrugineum, Canthium filipendulum, Canthium fraternum, Canthium glaucum, Canthium gracilipes, Canthium hirtellum, Canthium hispido-nervosum, Canthium horridulum, Canthium horridum, Canthium inerme, Canthium korthalsianum, Canthium kuntzeanum, Canthium laeve, Canthium lasianthoides, Canthium libericum, Canthium longipes, Canthium lucidum, Canthium macrocarpum, Canthium megacarpum, Canthium megistocarpum, Canthium merrillianum, Canthium merrillii, Canthium mite, Canthium molle, Canthium moluccanum, Canthium oblongum, Canthium oligocarpum, Canthium parvifolium, Canthium paucinervium, Canthium pedunculare, Canthium polyanthum,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33491: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth T. Geddes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.T.Geddes' in the authors string.