Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Decne.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 180 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253537
Common Names
- Skimmia Laureola
- Laurel Skimmia
- Laurel Skimmia Shrub
Description
Skimmia laureola (also called Laurel Skimmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Skimmia laureola is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Skimmia laureola has small, white, four-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Skimmia laureola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Skimmia laureola
Skimmia laureola can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Skimmia laureola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Skimmia laureola?
Skimmia laureola
What is the common name of Skimmia laureola?
Laureola Skimmia
What is the natural habitat of Skimmia laureola?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Skimmia 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,