Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisata
ID:
609288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 256 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608620



Common Names

  • Anisata Clausena
  • Anise-scented Clausena
  • Anise-scented Wild-lime


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Synonyms

  • Myaris inaequalis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Amyris anisata Willd. [unknown]
  • Amyris dentata Willd. [unknown]
  • Amyris inaequalis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amyris nana Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amyris suffruticosa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Clausena abyssinica Engl. [unknown]
  • Clausena anisata mollis Engl. [unknown]
  • Clausena anisata multijuga Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Clausena anisata paucijuga (Kurz) Molino [unknown]
  • Clausena bergeyckiana De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Clausena dentata (Willd.) M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Clausena dentata dunniana (H.Lév.) Swingle [unknown]
  • Clausena dentata nana (Roxb.) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Clausena dentata pubescens (Wight & Arn.) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Clausena dentata robusta Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Clausena dunniana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Clausena dunniana robusta (Tan.) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Clausena inaequalis (DC.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Clausena longipes Craib [unknown]
  • Clausena nana Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Clausena odorata C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Clausena pobeguinii Pobég. [unknown]
  • Clausena pubescens Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Clausena suffruticosa (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Clausena vestita D.D.Tao [unknown]
  • Clausena wightii M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Clausena willdenowii Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cookia dulcis Bedd. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium inaequale DC. [unknown]
  • Fagarastrum anisatum G.Don [unknown]
  • Fagarastrum inaequale G.Don [unknown]
  • Icica dentata DC. [unknown]
  • Clausena suffruticosa paucijuga Kurz [unknown]
  • Clausena inaequalis abyssinica Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum engleri P.G.Waterman [unknown]

Description

Clausena anisata (also called Aniseed Clausena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a shrub that grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clausena anisata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clausena anisata has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clausena anisata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.

Where to Find Clausena anisata

Clausena anisata can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China.

Clausena anisata FAQ

What is Clausena anisata?

Clausena anisata is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae.

Where is Clausena anisata found?

Clausena anisata is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Clausena anisata?

Clausena anisata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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-2724765: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.