Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
oblanceolata
ID:
453598

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone & D.T.Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 140: 267 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452930



Common Names

  • Monanthocitrus oblanceolata
  • Oblanceolate Monanthocitrus
  • Oblanceolate Citrus


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Description

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata (also called 'Oblong citron', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with slender branches up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Monanthocitrus oblanceolata

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthocitrus oblanceolata?

Monanthocitrus oblanceolata

What is the family of Monanthocitrus oblanceolata?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Monanthocitrus oblanceolata?

Oblong Citrus, Oblong Citrus Tree

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.
David T. Jones (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936388-1: Based on the initial data import