Clymenia polyandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tanaka) Swingle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 533 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612536
Common Names
- Clymenia polyandra
- Many-stamened Water-starwort
- Broadleaf Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clymenia polyandra (also called Polyandra Clymenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clymenia polyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clymenia polyandra has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clymenia polyandra can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Clymenia polyandra
Clymenia polyandra is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
Clymenia polyandra FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Clymenia polyandra?
Clymenia polyandra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Clymenia polyandra?
Clymenia polyandra is an evergreen tree, meaning it retains its leaves year-round.
What is the size of Clymenia polyandra?
Clymenia polyandra can reach a height of up to 15 meters.
Species in the Clymenia genus
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-2728684: Based on the initial data import
Chōzaburō Tanaka (1885-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tanaka' in the authors string.
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.