Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 39: 69 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446092
Common Names
- Luvunga sarmentosa
- Sarmentosa Luvunga
- Luvunga
Synonyms
- Lampetia sarmentosa M.Roem. [unknown]
- Luvunga tavoyana Lindl. [unknown]
- Luvunga eleutherandra Dalzell [unknown]
- Triphasia sarmentosa Blume [unknown]
- Luvunga linearis Tanaka [unknown]
Description
Luvunga sarmentosa (also called ‘Climbing 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 sarmentosa 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 sarmentosa 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 sarmentosa 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 sarmentosa
Luvunga sarmentosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Luvunga sarmentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luvunga sarmentosa?
Luvunga sarmentosa
What is the common name of Luvunga sarmentosa?
Sarmentose Luvunga
What is the habitat of Luvunga sarmentosa?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Luvunga genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
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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,