Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
citrioides
ID:
838512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 3: 375 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837847

Common Names

  • Citrioides Leptaulus
  • Citrioides Leaf Flower
  • Leptaulus citrioides

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Description

Leptaulus citrioides (also called Citrioides leptaulus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple and alternate, with a leathery texture and a glossy, yellow-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaulus citrioides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaulus citrioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaulus citrioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Leptaulus citrioides

Leptaulus citrioides is found in Central and East Africa.

Leptaulus citrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaulus citrioides?

Leptaulus citrioides

What is the family of Leptaulus citrioides?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Leptaulus citrioides?

Citrus-like leptaulus

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,

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