Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
semecarpoides
ID:
430540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Vink

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 54 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429872

Common Names

  • Chinese Bitter Orange
  • Chinese Bitter Orange Tree
  • Chinese Bitter Orange Wood

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Synonyms

  • Bubbia semecarpoides (F.Muell.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Drimys semecarpoides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Zygogynum semecarpoides (also called Semecarpoides Zygogynum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub with leathery, glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zygogynum semecarpoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zygogynum semecarpoides var. whiteanum (A.C.Sm.) Vink

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygogynum semecarpoides has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygogynum semecarpoides is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed, though cuttings can be taken from mature plants. It is a relatively easy species to cultivate and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Zygogynum semecarpoides

Zygogynum semecarpoides can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Zygogynum semecarpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygogynum semecarpoides?

Zygogynum semecarpoides

What is the common name of Zygogynum semecarpoides?

Semecarpoides

What is the lifespan of Zygogynum semecarpoides?

Perennial

Species in the Zygogynum genus

Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum, Zygogynum oligocarpum, Zygogynum oligostigma, Zygogynum pachyanthum, Zygogynum longifolium, Zygogynum polyneurum, Zygogynum queenslandianum, Zygogynum argenteum, Zygogynum bullatum, Zygogynum calophyllum, Zygogynum calothyrsum, Zygogynum clemensiae, Zygogynum mackeei, Zygogynum cristatum, Zygogynum cruminatum, Zygogynum howeanum, Zygogynum vinkii, Zygogynum sororium, Zygogynum sylvestre, Zygogynum tanyostigma, Zygogynum tieghemii, Zygogynum umbellatum, Zygogynum semecarpoides, Zygogynum archboldianum, Zygogynum acsmithii, Zygogynum pomiferum, Zygogynum baillonii, Zygogynum bicolor, Zygogynum vieillardii, Zygogynum pancheri, Zygogynum crassifolium, Zygogynum schlechteri, Zygogynum amplexicaule, Zygogynum comptonii, Zygogynum pauciflorum, Zygogynum stipitatum, Zygogynum fraterculus, Zygogynum haplopus, Zygogynum whitmoreanum, Zygogynum bosavicum, Zygogynum cyclopensis, Zygogynum ledermannii, Zygogynum schramii, Zygogynum staufferianum,

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915626-1: Based on the initial data import