Atalantia retusa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 200 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555342
Common Names
- Retuse Atalantia
- Atalantia retusa
- Retuse
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- Severinia retusa (Merr.) Swingle [unknown]
Description
Atalantia retusa (also called Indian-almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family Rutaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalantia retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalantia retusa is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Atalantia retusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Atalantia retusa
Atalantia retusa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Atalantia retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalantia retusa?
Atalantia retusa
What is the common name of Atalantia retusa?
Retuse Atalantia
What is the natural habitat of Atalantia retusa?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China
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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:771426-1: Based on the initial data import