Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex C.C.Huang
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 7(2): 119. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242523
Common Names
- Lucida Glycosmis
- Glycosmis Lucida
- Shiny Glycosmis
Description
Glycosmis lucida (also called Shiny Glycosmis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Glycosmis lucida 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
The flowers of Glycosmis lucida are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycosmis lucida is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. Propagation is by seed or cutting. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Germination usually takes place within two weeks. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Glycosmis lucida
Glycosmis lucida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Glycosmis lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycosmis lucida?
Glycosmis lucida
What type of plant is Glycosmis lucida?
Glycosmis lucida is a shrub.
What is the natural habitat of Glycosmis lucida?
Glycosmis lucida is native to tropical regions of Asia.
Species in the Glycosmis genus
Glycosmis aglaioides,
Glycosmis angustifolia,
Glycosmis borana,
Glycosmis chlorosperma,
Glycosmis collina,
Glycosmis craibii,
Glycosmis crassifolia,
Glycosmis cyanocarpa,
Glycosmis cymosa,
Glycosmis decipiens,
Glycosmis dinhensis,
Glycosmis elongata,
Glycosmis erythrocarpa,
Glycosmis esquirolii,
Glycosmis gracilis,
Glycosmis greenei,
Glycosmis lanceolata,
Glycosmis longipes,
Glycosmis longisepala,
Glycosmis macrantha,
Glycosmis macrocarpa,
Glycosmis macrophylla,
Glycosmis mansiana,
Glycosmis mauritiana,
Glycosmis oligantha,
Glycosmis ovoidea,
Glycosmis parkeri,
Glycosmis parkinsonii,
Glycosmis parva,
Glycosmis parviflora,
Glycosmis pentaphylla,
Glycosmis perakensis,
Glycosmis petelotii,
Glycosmis pierrei,
Glycosmis pilosa,
Glycosmis pseudoracemosa,
Glycosmis pseudosapindoides,
Glycosmis puberula,
Glycosmis singuliflora,
Glycosmis stenura,
Glycosmis subopposita,
Glycosmis sumatrana,
Glycosmis superba,
Glycosmis tetracronia,
Glycosmis tirunelveliensis,
Glycosmis tomentella,
Glycosmis trichanthera,
Glycosmis trifoliata,
Glycosmis xizangensis,
Glycosmis longipetala,
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,