Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
citrifolia
ID:
307222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam. ex Poir.) Homolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 28 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306554

Common Names

  • Citrifolia Schismatoclada
  • Schismatoclada citrifolia
  • Citrifolia Schismatoclada Palm

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda citrifolia Lam. ex Poir. [valid]
  • Schismatoclada rupestris Homolle [valid]

Description

Schismatoclada citrifolia (also called Citron Schismatoclada, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Central and South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Schismatoclada citrifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make natural dyes for fabrics and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Schismatoclada citrifolia has small yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that turn black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schismatoclada citrifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but reduce watering in winter. Fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Schismatoclada citrifolia

Schismatoclada citrifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Schismatoclada citrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schismatoclada citrifolia?

Schismatoclada citrifolia

What type of plant is Schismatoclada citrifolia?

Schismatoclada citrifolia is a shrub

Where is Schismatoclada citrifolia native to?

Schismatoclada citrifolia is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-187851: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.