Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Taylor & Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 180: 170 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504241
Common Names
- Skimmia anquetilia
- Anquetil's Skimmia
- Anquetil Skimmia
Description
Skimmia anquetilia (also called Anquetil's Skimmia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea, and it grows in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Skimmia anquetilia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Skimmia anquetilia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Skimmia anquetilia is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Skimmia anquetilia
Skimmia anquetilia can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Skimmia anquetilia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Skimmia anquetilia?
Skimmia anquetilia
What is the common name of Skimmia anquetilia?
Anquetil's Skimmia
Where is Skimmia anquetilia found?
It is found in East Asia
Species in the Skimmia genus
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,