Atalantia acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Huang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27(6): 478. 2009 [10 Dec 2009]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746127
Common Names
- Atalantia acuminata
- Acuminata Atalantia
- Atalantia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atalantia acuminata (also called Acuminata, among many other common names) is a small tree of the Rutaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Atalantia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalantia acuminata is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atalantia acuminata is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Atalantia acuminata
Atalantia acuminata is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.
Atalantia acuminata FAQ
What is the common name of Atalantia acuminata?
Acuminata Atalantia
What is the natural habitat of Atalantia acuminata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flower color of Atalantia acuminata?
White or yellow
Species in the Atalantia genus
Atalantia armata, Atalantia buxifolia, Atalantia ceylanica, Atalantia citroides, Atalantia dasycarpa, Atalantia guillauminii, Atalantia henryi, Atalantia kwangtungensis, Atalantia linearis, Atalantia macrophylla, Atalantia monophylla, Atalantia paniculata, Atalantia racemosa, Atalantia retusa, Atalantia rotundifolia, Atalantia roxburghiana, Atalantia sessiliflora, Atalantia simplicifolia, Atalantia stenocarpa, Atalantia wightii, Atalantia fongkaica, Atalantia acuminata,
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-2899351: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.