Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1133876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 57 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133214

Common Names

  • Orixa japonica
  • Japanese Orixa
  • Japanese-leaved Orixa

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Description

Orixa japonica (also called Japanese orixa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Japan and is found in moist forests, thickets and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Orixa japonica 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 flower of Orixa japonica is a small, white bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Orixa japonica

Orixa japonica is native to Japan and Korea.

Species in the Orixa 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,

References