Canthium — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Canthium recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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EdibleMedicinal

Canthium coromandelicum

Canthium coromandelicum

Family: Rubiaceae

Cultivation

Not known

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Canthium inerme
EdibleMedicinal

Canthium inerme

Canthium inerme

Family: Rubiaceae

Cultivation

A plant of low to moderate elevations in the tropics and subtropics. It grows best in areas of relatively low rainfall with a distinct dry season, not doing so well in very dry environments or in moister regions. A very variable species, found in a wide diversity of habitats with growth habit reflecting that habitat.

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Canthium oligocarpum
Edible

Canthium oligocarpum

Canthium oligocarpum

Family: Rubiaceae

Cultivation

The tree can be coppiced.

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