Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Huang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 111(948): 536 (-537). 2010 [dt. 2009; issued 11 Feb 2010]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745665
Common Names
- Atalantia fongkaica
- Fongkai Atalantia
- Fongkai Atalantia Plant
Description
Atalantia fongkaica (also called Fongkai Atalantia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Atalantia fongkaica is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atalantia fongkaica has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atalantia fongkaica is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Atalantia fongkaica
Atalantia fongkaica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Atalantia fongkaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalantia fongkaica?
Atalantia fongkaica
What is the common name of Atalantia fongkaica?
Fongkaica Atalantia
What is the natural habitat of Atalantia fongkaica?
It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Atalantia genus
Atalantia armata,
Atalantia buxifolia,
Atalantia ceylanica,
Atalantia citroides,
Atalantia dasycarpa,
Atalantia guillauminii,
Atalantia henryi,
Atalantia kwangtungensis,
Atalantia linearis,
Atalantia macrophylla,
Atalantia monophylla,
Atalantia paniculata,
Atalantia racemosa,
Atalantia retusa,
Atalantia rotundifolia,
Atalantia roxburghiana,
Atalantia sessiliflora,
Atalantia simplicifolia,
Atalantia stenocarpa,
Atalantia wightii,
Atalantia fongkaica,
Atalantia acuminata,
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,