Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
camerunensis
ID:
559583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Letouzey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 1: 141 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558915



Common Names

  • Balsamocitrus gabonensis
  • Gabon Balsamocitrus
  • Gabon Citrus


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Description

Balsamocitrus camerunensis (also called 'Balsamocitrus', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single, broad, green leaf and a single, upright flower spike. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Balsamocitrus camerunensis is used as a medicinal plant and for making paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Balsamocitrus camerunensis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balsamocitrus camerunensis is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Balsamocitrus camerunensis

Balsamocitrus camerunensis is native to Africa, particularly in Cameroon.

Balsamocitrus camerunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balsamocitrus camerunensis?

Balsamocitrus camerunensis

What is the common name of Balsamocitrus camerunensis?

Cameroon Balsamocitrus

What is the natural habitat of Balsamocitrus camerunensis?

Tropical forests of Central and West Africa

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-2668320: Based on the initial data import
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.