Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
519505

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.G.Hartley & J.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 6: 251 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518837

Common Names

  • Acronychia littoralis
  • Littoralis Acronychia
  • Littoralis Acronychia Plant

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Description

Acronychia littoralis (also called Littoral 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 littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis

Acronychia littoralis can be found in coastal areas of Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Acronychia littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronychia littoralis?

Acronychia littoralis

What is the natural habitat of Acronychia littoralis?

Coastal areas, mangroves, and rainforests

What is the growth habit of Acronychia littoralis?

Small tree or shrub

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