Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
ciliatus
ID:
430122

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 224 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429454

Common Names

  • Ciliatus Geogenanthus
  • Geogenanthus Ciliatus
  • Geogenanthus Ciliatus

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Description

Geogenanthus ciliatus (also called Ciliate Geogenanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Rutaceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers with four petals and is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Geogenanthus ciliatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geogenanthus ciliatus has small white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules which contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a distinctive ciliate margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geogenanthus ciliatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to dry sclerophyll forests. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Geogenanthus ciliatus

Geogenanthus ciliatus is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Geogenanthus ciliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geogenanthus ciliatus?

Geogenanthus ciliatus

What is the common name of Geogenanthus ciliatus?

Ciliate Geogenanthus

What is the natural habitat of Geogenanthus ciliatus?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246919: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.