Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
453597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lauterb.) B.C.Stone

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 137: 217 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452929



Common Names

  • Monanthocitrus paludosa
  • Paludose Monanthocitrus
  • Swamp Monanthocitrus


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Synonyms

  • Wenzelia paludosa Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus paludosa Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Monanthocitrus paludosa (also called 'Marsh 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 paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monanthocitrus paludosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthocitrus paludosa 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 paludosa

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

Monanthocitrus paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthocitrus paludosa?

Monanthocitrus paludosa

What is the family of Monanthocitrus paludosa?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Monanthocitrus paludosa?

Swampy Citrus, Swampy 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

Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
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:942237-1: Based on the initial data import