Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
519532

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 50: 68 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518864

Common Names

  • Acronychia pubescens
  • Pubescens Acronychia
  • Hairy Acronychia

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Synonyms

  • Melicope pubescens F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Acronychia melicopoides lasiantha F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Melicope pubescens superba Domin [unknown]

Description

Acronychia pubescens (also called 'Fuzzy Acronychia', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of Australia and New Guinea. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Acronychia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acronychia pubescens is white or cream in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronychia pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acronychia pubescens

Acronychia pubescens is found in rainforest areas of Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Acronychia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronychia pubescens?

Acronychia pubescens

What is the natural habitat of Acronychia pubescens?

Rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests

What is the growth habit of Acronychia pubescens?

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