Atalantia ceylanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 25 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555292
Common Names
- Ceylon Atalantia
- Atalantia ceylanica
- Ceylon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Limonia monophylla L. [unknown]
- Rissoa ceylanica Arn. [unknown]
- Sclerostylis ceylanica Wight [unknown]
- Sclerostylis arnottiana Wight [unknown]
- Sclerostylis zeylanica Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Atalantia ceylanica (also called Ceylon Atalantia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Atalantia ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atalantia ceylanica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atalantia ceylanica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Atalantia ceylanica
Atalantia ceylanica can be found in Sri Lanka.
Atalantia ceylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalantia ceylanica?
Atalantia ceylanica
What is the common name of Atalantia ceylanica?
Ceylon Atalantia
What is the natural habitat of Atalantia ceylanica?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China
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-2664426: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.