Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
551693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 228 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551025

Common Names

  • Lucida Ascarina
  • Lucida Tree
  • Lucida Wood

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Description

Ascarina lucida (also called Shining ascarina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to New Zealand and found in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina lucida is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina lucida is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ascarina lucida

Ascarina lucida is native to Australia and can be found in the forests of the Northern Territory.

Ascarina lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina lucida?

Ascarina lucida

What is the common name of Ascarina lucida?

Shining Ascarina

What is the natural habitat of Ascarina lucida?

Tropical forests

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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