Cumarinia odorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boed.) Buxb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
in Oesterr. Bot. Z. 98: 87. 1951.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629265
Common Names
- Fragrant cumarinia
- Fragrant cumarinia grass
- Cumarinia odorata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cumarinia odorata (also called 'Fragrant Cumarinia', 'Fragrant Sweet-Wood', 'Fragrant Sweetwood' among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is often found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cumarinia odorata is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cumarinia odorata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cumarinia odorata is a small evergreen tree native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cumarinia odorata
Cumarinia odorata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cumarinia odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cumarinia odorata?
Cumarinia odorata
What is the common name of Cumarinia odorata?
Fragrant Tree of Heaven
What is the natural habitat of Cumarinia odorata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and dry deciduous forests
Species in the Cumarinia genus
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,
References
Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
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