Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
608371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) R.A.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 471 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607703

Common Names

  • Citronella costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Citronella
  • Citronella Costaricensis

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Description

Citronella costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Citronella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Citronella costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citronella costaricensis is small and white. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a reddish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citronella costaricensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Citronella costaricensis

Citronella costaricensis is native to Costa Rica.

Citronella costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citronella costaricensis?

Citronella costaricensis

What is the common name of Citronella costaricensis?

Costa Rican Citronella

What is the natural habitat of Citronella costaricensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family

Cardiopteris moluccana, Cardiopteris quinqueloba, Citronella apogon, Citronella costaricensis, Citronella engleriana, Citronella gongonha, Citronella incarum, Citronella latifolia, Citronella lucidula, Citronella macrocarpa, Citronella melliodora, Citronella moorei, Citronella mucronata, Citronella paniculata, Citronella philippinensis, Citronella samoensis, Citronella sarmentosa, Citronella silvatica, Citronella smythii, Citronella suaveolens, Citronella vitiensis, Citronella hirsuta, Dendrobangia boliviana, Dendrobangia multinervia, Gonocaryum calleryanum, Gonocaryum cognatum, Gonocaryum crassifolium, Gonocaryum gracile, Gonocaryum impressinervium, Gonocaryum litorale, Gonocaryum lobbianum, Gonocaryum macrophyllum, Gonocaryum minus, Gonocaryum poilanei, Gonocaryum sleumeri, Leptaulus citrioides, Leptaulus congolanus, Leptaulus daphnoides, Leptaulus grandifolius, Leptaulus holstii, Leptaulus madagascariensis, Pseudobotrys dorae, Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,

References

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59570-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.