Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
laevis
ID:
519494

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 54 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518826

Common Names

  • Acronychia laevis
  • Laevis Acronychia
  • Laevis Acronychia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Jambolifera laevis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lawsonia achronychia L.f. [unknown]
  • Acronychia laevis dictyophleba Domin [unknown]
  • Acronychia laevis leucocarpa F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Acronychia laevis longiflora Domin [unknown]
  • Acronychia laevis purpurea F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Acronychia laurina F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cyminosma oblongifolia A.Cunn. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Eriostemon oblongifolius (Hook.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Huonia laevis Montrouz. [unknown]

Description

Acronychia laevis (also called Smooth 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 laevis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acronychia laevis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronychia laevis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Acronychia laevis

Acronychia laevis is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Acronychia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronychia laevis?

Acronychia laevis

What is the common name of Acronychia laevis?

Acronychia

What is the family of Acronychia laevis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620282: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.