Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laureola
ID:
1254199

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50171940: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.