Vepris lecomteana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre) Cheek & T.Heller
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 509 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744977
Common Names
- Vepris lecomteana
- Lecomte's Vepris
- Lecomte's Vepris
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- Oricia lecomteana Pierre [unknown]
Description
Vepris lecomteana (also called Lecomte's Vepris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height, with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vepris lecomteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vepris lecomteana is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Vepris lecomteana is a shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Vepris lecomteana
Vepris lecomteana can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Vepris lecomteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vepris lecomteana?
Vepris lecomteana
What is the family of Vepris lecomteana?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Vepris lecomteana?
Lecomte's Vepris
Species in the Vepris genus
Vepris afzelii, Vepris bachmannii, Vepris trichocarpa, Vepris trifoliolata, Vepris welwitschii, Vepris verdoorniana, Vepris stolzii, Vepris suaveolens, Vepris felicis, Vepris heterophylla, Vepris glaberrima, Vepris elegantissima, Vepris gossweileri, Vepris grandifolia, Vepris darcyi, Vepris bilocularis, Vepris hiernii, Vepris nobilis, Vepris noldeae, Vepris louisii, Vepris lecomteana, Vepris schliebenii, Vepris peraperta, Vepris parvicalyx, Vepris spathulata, Vepris arenicola, Vepris calcicola, Vepris nitida, Vepris elliotii, Vepris sclerophylla, Vepris schmidelioides, Vepris polymorpha, Vepris louvelii, Vepris macrophylla, Vepris cauliflora, Vepris gamopetala, Vepris leandriana, Vepris dicarpella, Vepris pilosa, Vepris densiflora, Vepris humbertii, Vepris ampody, Vepris decaryana, Vepris aralioides, Vepris fitoravina, Vepris carringtoniana, Vepris reflexa, Vepris termitaria, Vepris lanceolata, Vepris zambesiaca,
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 kew-2897725: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Thomas Heller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Heller' in the authors string.