Canthium inerme
Canthium inerme
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
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[1]. A very variable species, found in a wide diversity of habitats with growth habit reflecting that habitat[1].
Propagation
Seed - sowing can be done in trays or seed beds in a rich, well-drained medium, with equal parts of sand and compost[1]. Place in a warm, brightly-lit area and keep moist but not wet. Germination times may vary, depending on the time of year, from under a month to up to 2 - 3 months and growth is rapid once germinated[1]. Following germination, allow the seedlings at least 2 - 3 weeks of growth before transplanting into bags or other suitable containers for further growing[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Canthium+inerme>
Pollinators
Bees, Self
References
- [1]PlantZAfrica.com — http://www.plantzafrica.com ↩︎An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
- [2]Flora Zambesiaca — http://apps.kew.org/efloras/fz/intro.html ↩︎An excellent online flora of plants from the Zambezi River basin. It lists a number of the plant uses as well as the habitats and botanical descriptions of the plants.