Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 55: 526 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518798
Common Names
- Acronychia cartilaginea
- Cartilaginea Acronychia
- Cartilaginea Acronychia Plant
Description
Acronychia cartilaginea (also called Cartilaginous Acronychia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Australia. It has small, leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the forest understory.
Uses & Benefits
Acronychia cartilaginea is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for traditional ceremonies and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acronychia cartilaginea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acronychia cartilaginea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Acronychia cartilaginea
Acronychia cartilaginea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea.
Acronychia cartilaginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronychia cartilaginea?
Acronychia cartilaginea
What is the common name of Acronychia cartilaginea?
Acronychia
What is the family of Acronychia cartilaginea?
Rutaceae
Species in the Acronychia genus
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,
Acronychia crassipetala,
Acronychia cuspidata,
Acronychia dimorphocalyx,
Acronychia emarginata,
Acronychia eungellensis,
Acronychia foveata,
Acronychia glauca,
Acronychia goniocarpa,
Acronychia gurakorensis,
Acronychia imperforata,
Acronychia intermedia,
Acronychia kaindiensis,
Acronychia laevis,
Acronychia ledermannii,
Acronychia littoralis,
Acronychia macrocalyx,
Acronychia montana,
Acronychia murina,
Acronychia normanbiensis,
Acronychia oblongifolia,
Acronychia octandra,
Acronychia papuana,
Acronychia parviflora,
Acronychia pauciflora,
Acronychia pedunculata,
Acronychia pubescens,
Acronychia pullei,
Acronychia reticulata,
Acronychia rubescens,
Acronychia rugosa,
Acronychia schistacea,
Acronychia similaris,
Acronychia smithii,
Acronychia suberosa,
Acronychia trifoliolata,
Acronychia vestita,
Acronychia wabagensis,
Acronychia wilcoxiana,
Acronychia wisseliana,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,