Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anisum-olens
ID:
609292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17: 21 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608624



Common Names

  • Anisum-olens Clausena
  • Anise-scented Clausena
  • Anise-scented Wild-lime


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Synonyms

  • Clausena grandifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Clausena laxiflora Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Clausena loheri Merr. [unknown]
  • Clausena palawanensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Clausena sanki (Perr.) Molino [unknown]
  • Clausena todayensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Clausena warburgii Perkins [unknown]
  • Cookia anisum-olens Blanco [conserved]
  • Clausena laxifolia Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Clausena warburgii Perkins [deprecated]

Description

Clausena anisum-olens (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 anisum-olens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clausena anisum-olens sub. mollis (Merr.) Molino
Clausena anisum-olens sub. calciphila (B.C.Stone) Molino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clausena anisum-olens 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 anisum-olens 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 anisum-olens

Clausena anisum-olens can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China.

Clausena anisum-olens FAQ

What is Clausena anisum-olens?

Clausena anisum-olens is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae.

Where is Clausena anisum-olens found?

Clausena anisum-olens is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Clausena anisum-olens?

Clausena anisum-olens 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,