Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citroides
ID:
555963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Engl. & Prantl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 178 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555295

Common Names

  • Citron Atalantia
  • Atalantia citroides
  • Citron

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Description

Atalantia citroides (also called Citron-scented Atalantia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Atalantia citroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Atalantia citroides are white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atalantia citroides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Atalantia citroides

Atalantia citroides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Atalantia citroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atalantia citroides?

Atalantia citroides

What is the common name of Atalantia citroides?

Lemon-Scented Atalantia

What is the natural habitat of Atalantia citroides?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China

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-2664429: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.