Glycosmis longipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.J.Mou & D.X.Zhang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 47: 165 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743944
Common Names
- Glycosmis longipetala
- Longipetala Glycosmis
- Glycosmis longi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glycosmis longipetala (also called Long-petalled Glycosmis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m tall, with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Glycosmis longipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food additive and for making traditional medicines. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and its roots can be used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Glycosmis longipetala are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glycosmis longipetala is a tropical shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Glycosmis longipetala
Glycosmis longipetala is native to India. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in wildflowers.
Glycosmis longipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycosmis longipetala?
Glycosmis longipetala
What is the common name of Glycosmis longipetala?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Glycosmis longipetala?
Grassy meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Glycosmis genus
Glycosmis aglaioides, Glycosmis angustifolia, Glycosmis borana, Glycosmis chlorosperma, Glycosmis collina, Glycosmis craibii, Glycosmis crassifolia, Glycosmis cyanocarpa, Glycosmis cymosa, Glycosmis decipiens, Glycosmis dinhensis, Glycosmis elongata, Glycosmis erythrocarpa, Glycosmis esquirolii, Glycosmis gracilis, Glycosmis greenei, Glycosmis lanceolata, Glycosmis longipes, Glycosmis longisepala, Glycosmis macrantha, Glycosmis macrocarpa, Glycosmis macrophylla, Glycosmis mansiana, Glycosmis mauritiana, Glycosmis oligantha, Glycosmis ovoidea, Glycosmis parkeri, Glycosmis parkinsonii, Glycosmis parva, Glycosmis parviflora, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Glycosmis perakensis, Glycosmis petelotii, Glycosmis pierrei, Glycosmis pilosa, Glycosmis pseudoracemosa, Glycosmis pseudosapindoides, Glycosmis puberula, Glycosmis singuliflora, Glycosmis stenura, Glycosmis subopposita, Glycosmis sumatrana, Glycosmis superba, Glycosmis tetracronia, Glycosmis tirunelveliensis, Glycosmis tomentella, Glycosmis trichanthera, Glycosmis trifoliata, Glycosmis xizangensis, Glycosmis longipetala,
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-2896234: Based on the initial data import
Dianxiang Zhang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
Feng Juan Mou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Mou' in the authors string.