Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kais. Wilh. Land : 57 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426940
Common Names
- Euodia cuspidata
- Cuspidate Euodia
- Cuspid Euodia
Description
Euodia cuspidata (also called 'Cuspidata Euodia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Euodia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euodia cuspidata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euodia cuspidata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Euodia cuspidata
Euodia cuspidata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Euodia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euodia cuspidata?
Euodia cuspidata
What is the common name of Euodia cuspidata?
Cuspidata euodia
Where is Euodia cuspidata native to?
Euodia cuspidata is native to China.
Species in the Euodia 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,