Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolia
ID:
556018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4):192 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555350



Common Names

  • Simple-leaved Atalantia
  • Atalantia simplicifolia
  • Simple-leaved


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Synonyms

  • Sclerostylis roxburghiana Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis roxburghii Wight [unknown]
  • Amyris simplicifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Atalantia caudata Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Atalantia roxburghii Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Atalantia simplicifolia (also called Indian-almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family Rutaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in dry forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Atalantia simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atalantia simplicifolia is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atalantia simplicifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Atalantia simplicifolia

Atalantia simplicifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Atalantia simplicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atalantia simplicifolia?

Atalantia simplicifolia

What is the common name of Atalantia simplicifolia?

Simple-leaved Atalantia

What is the natural habitat of Atalantia simplicifolia?

Tropical forests

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-2664480: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.