Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Fortune
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Journey China : 329 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230851
Common Names
- Skimmia reevesiana
- Reeves' Skimmia
- Reeves' Melicope
Description
Skimmia reevesiana (also called Reeves' Skimmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan and China. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Skimmia reevesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Skimmia reevesiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Skimmia reevesiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Skimmia reevesiana
Skimmia reevesiana is native to temperate regions of Asia.
Skimmia reevesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Skimmia reevesiana?
Skimmia reevesiana
What is the common name of Skimmia reevesiana?
Reeves' Skimmia
Where is Skimmia reevesiana native to?
Eastern North America
Species in the Skimmia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
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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,