Status:
valid
Authors:
(Little) Kallunki
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 121 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133222
Common Names
- Toxosiphon carinatus
- Carinatus Toxosiphon
- Carinatus-leaved Toxosiphon
Description
Toxosiphon carinatus (also called carinate toxosiphon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Toxosiphon carinatus is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as a diuretic. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Toxosiphon carinatus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
Where to Find Toxosiphon carinatus
Toxosiphon carinatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Toxosiphon 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,