Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lansium
ID:
609345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Skeels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 168: 31 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608677



Common Names

  • Clausena lansium
  • Wampi
  • Chinese Wampi


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Synonyms

  • Aulacia punctata Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Clausena punctata (Sonn.) Rehder & Wilson [unknown]
  • Clausena wampi (Blanco) Oliv. [unknown]
  • Cookia punctata Sonn. [unknown]
  • Cookia wampi Blanco [unknown]
  • Quinaria lansium Lour. [unknown]
  • Sonneratia punctata J.F.Gmel. [unknown]

Description

Clausena lansium (also called 'Lansium clausena', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, rainforests, and along creek banks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clausena lansium has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clausena lansium 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 lansium

Clausena lansium is found in Southeast Asia.

Clausena lansium FAQ

What is Clausena lansium?

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

Where is Clausena lansium found?

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

What are the uses of Clausena lansium?

Clausena lansium 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