Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
705201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Tanaka

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 708 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704534



Common Names

  • Glycosmis mauritiana
  • Mauritiana Glycosmis
  • Mauritiana Orangeberry


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Synonyms

  • Marignia nitida Turcz. [unknown]
  • Limonia mauritiana Lam. [unknown]
  • Bursera nitida Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis nitida Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis rupestris Ridl. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis triphylla Wight [unknown]
  • Hesperethusa mauritiana M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Glycosmis mauritiana (also called 'Climbing Shrub', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, bright green leaves and white to pink flowers. It is found in open forests, woodlands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Glycosmis mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glycosmis mauritiana var. andamanensis (V.Naray.) B.C.Stone
Glycosmis mauritiana var. fuscescens (Kurz) B.C.Stone
Glycosmis mauritiana var. insularis (Kurz) Tanaka
Glycosmis mauritiana var. latifolia (Kurz) B.C.Stone
Glycosmis mauritiana var. tomentosa (Ridl.) B.C.Stone
Glycosmis mauritiana var. hainanensis B.C.Stone

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glycosmis mauritiana is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycosmis mauritiana is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Glycosmis mauritiana

Glycosmis mauritiana is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Glycosmis mauritiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycosmis mauritiana?

Glycosmis mauritiana

What is the family of Glycosmis mauritiana?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Glycosmis mauritiana?

Mauritiana

Species in the Glycosmis genus

Glycosmis aglaioides, Glycosmis angustifolia, Glycosmis borana, Glycosmis chlorosperma, Glycosmis collina, Glycosmis craibii, Glycosmis crassifolia, Glycosmis cyanocarpa, Glycosmis cymosa, Glycosmis decipiens, Glycosmis dinhensis, Glycosmis elongata, Glycosmis erythrocarpa, Glycosmis esquirolii, Glycosmis gracilis, Glycosmis greenei, Glycosmis lanceolata, Glycosmis longipes, Glycosmis longisepala, Glycosmis macrantha, Glycosmis macrocarpa, Glycosmis macrophylla, Glycosmis mansiana, Glycosmis mauritiana, Glycosmis oligantha, Glycosmis ovoidea, Glycosmis parkeri, Glycosmis parkinsonii, Glycosmis parva, Glycosmis parviflora, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Glycosmis perakensis, Glycosmis petelotii, Glycosmis pierrei, Glycosmis pilosa, Glycosmis pseudoracemosa, Glycosmis pseudosapindoides, Glycosmis puberula, Glycosmis singuliflora, Glycosmis stenura, Glycosmis subopposita, Glycosmis sumatrana, Glycosmis superba, Glycosmis tetracronia, Glycosmis tirunelveliensis, Glycosmis tomentella, Glycosmis trichanthera, Glycosmis trifoliata, Glycosmis xizangensis, Glycosmis longipetala,

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-2827610: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Chōzaburō Tanaka (1885-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tanaka' in the authors string.