Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simile
ID:
800684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 19 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800018



Common Names

  • Canthium simile
  • Similar Canthium
  • Similar Coffee


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Description

Canthium simile (also called similar canthium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka, and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Canthium simile has been used for its medicinal properties and as a food source. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canthium simile is a small, white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canthium simile is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Canthium simile

Canthium simile can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Canthium simile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canthium simile?

Canthium simile

What is the common name of Canthium simile?

Similar Coffee

What is the family of Canthium simile?

Rubiaceae

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-33847: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.