Glycosmis pentaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 538 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704558
Common Names
- Glycosmis pentaphylla
- Pentaphylla Glycosmis
- Pentaphylla Orangeberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glycosmis pentaphylla (also called Five-leaved Glycosmis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 meters tall. It is native to South East Asia, and is found in tropical or subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Glycosmis pentaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glycosmis pentaphylla is white with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glycosmis pentaphylla is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Glycosmis pentaphylla
Glycosmis pentaphylla is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Glycosmis pentaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycosmis pentaphylla?
Glycosmis pentaphylla
What is the family of Glycosmis pentaphylla?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Glycosmis pentaphylla?
Pentaphylla
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-2827634: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.