Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
1228974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 138 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228312



Common Names

  • Skimmia melanocarpa
  • Melanocarpa Skimmia
  • Black-Fruited Skimmia


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Description

Skimmia melanocarpa (also called Black-Fruited Skimmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, oval leaves, with small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Skimmia melanocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Skimmia melanocarpa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Skimmia melanocarpa is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Skimmia melanocarpa

Skimmia melanocarpa can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Skimmia melanocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Skimmia melanocarpa?

Black-fruited Skimmia

What is the native range of Skimmia melanocarpa?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Skimmia melanocarpa?

Evergreen shrub

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-50054108: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.