Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 254 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518804
Common Names
- Acronychia cuspidata
- Cuspidata Acronychia
- Cuspidata Acronychia Plant
Description
Acronychia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate 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 cuspidata is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for traditional ceremonies and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acronychia cuspidata 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 cuspidata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10 and can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F (-1°C).
Where to Find Acronychia cuspidata
Acronychia cuspidata is found in tropical rainforests in Asia and Africa.
Acronychia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronychia cuspidata?
Acronychia cuspidata
What is the common name of Acronychia cuspidata?
Acronychia
What is the family of Acronychia cuspidata?
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,