Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Huang
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 7: 348 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242571
Common Names
- Skimmia multinervia
- Skimmia
- Japanese Skimmia
Description
Skimmia multinervia (also called Many-veined Skimmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and many-veined leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Skimmia multinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Skimmia multinervia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Skimmia multinervia is an evergreen shrub that is native to Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Skimmia multinervia
Skimmia multinervia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Skimmia multinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Skimmia multinervia?
Skimmia multinervia
What is the common name of Skimmia multinervia?
Skimmia
What is the family of Skimmia multinervia?
Rutaceae
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,