Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 260 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446095
Common Names
- Luvunga papuana
- Papuana Luvunga
- Luvunga
Description
Luvunga papuana (also called ‘Papuan 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 papuana 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 papuana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luvunga papuana 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 papuana
Luvunga papuana is native to New Guinea and can be found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
Luvunga papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luvunga papuana?
Luvunga papuana
What is the common name of Luvunga papuana?
Papuan Luvunga
What is the habitat of Luvunga papuana?
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,