Luvunga minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 137: 221 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446099
Common Names
- Luvunga minutiflora
- Minutiflora Luvunga
- Luvunga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luvunga minutiflora (also called ‘Small-flowered Luvunga’, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Luvunga minutiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luvunga minutiflora is white in color and has a bell-shaped form. It has five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luvunga minutiflora is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Luvunga minutiflora
Luvunga minutiflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Luvunga minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luvunga minutiflora?
Luvunga minutiflora
What is the common name of Luvunga minutiflora?
Minutiflorous Luvunga
What is the habitat of Luvunga minutiflora?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Luvunga 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
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928955-1: Based on the initial data import