Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
523269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 1): 761 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522601



Common Names

  • Afraegle paniculata
  • Panicled Afraegle
  • Panicled Afraegle


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Synonyms

  • Limonia warneckei Engl. [unknown]
  • Aegle barteri Hook.f. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Balsamocitrus paniculata Swingle [unknown]
  • Citrus paniculata Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Balsamocitrus paniculata (Schum. & Thonn.) Swingle [deprecated]

Description

Afraegle paniculata (also called Panicled Afraegle, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with small, white flowers that grows in tropical regions. It is found in humid forests, on tree branches, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afraegle paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afraegle paniculata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afraegle paniculata can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Afraegle paniculata

Afraegle paniculata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.

Afraegle paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afraegle paniculata?

Afraegle paniculata

What is the family of Afraegle paniculata?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Afraegle paniculata?

Panicled afraegle

Species in the Afraegle 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,

References