Catha (plant) explained

Catha is a genus of plants of the family Celastraceae.^[1] It was described by Scottish botanist George Don in 1832.^[2]

Species

Three species of the genus are accepted.^[1]

• Catha abbottii (A.E.van Wyk & M.Prins)^[3]
• Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl., most commonly known as khat
• Catha transvaalensis (Codd)^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Plant List - Angiosperms - Celastraceae - Catha. The Plant List. 6 May 2014.
2. Web site: Celastraceae - Catha (G.Don) . International Plant Names Index. 6 May 2014.
3. Web site: Celastraceae - Catha abbottii A.E.van Wyk & M.Prins . International Plant Names Index. 7 May 2014.
4. Web site: Celastraceae - Catha transvaalensis Codd . International Plant Names Index. 7 May 2014.