Medicosma elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 33: 37 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452462
Common Names
- Medicosma elliptica
- Medicosma
- Elliptica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medicosma elliptica (also called Elliptic Medicosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Medicosma elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicosma elliptica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medicosma elliptica is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained, fertile soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.
Where to Find Medicosma elliptica
Medicosma elliptica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Medicosma elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicosma elliptica?
Medicosma elliptica
What is the common name of Medicosma elliptica?
Elliptic Medicosma
What is the family of Medicosma elliptica?
Rutaceae
Species in the Medicosma genus
Medicosma gracilis, Medicosma glandulosa, Medicosma fareana, Medicosma exigua, Medicosma emarginata, Medicosma elliptica, Medicosma diversifolia, Medicosma articulata, Medicosma obliqua, Medicosma congesta, Medicosma verticillata, Medicosma latifolia, Medicosma tahafeana, Medicosma subsessilis, Medicosma suberosa, Medicosma sessiliflora, Medicosma riparia, Medicosma petiolaris, Medicosma parvifolia, Medicosma obovata, Medicosma cunnighamii, Medicosma leratii, Medicosma forsteri, Medicosma mulgraveana, Medicosma heterophylla,
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
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906613-1: Based on the initial data import