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wampi
Scientific Name: Clausena lansium
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
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Clausena lansium: The Wampee
Clausena lansium, commonly known as wampee (also spelled wampi), is a strongly scented evergreen tree prized for its fruit, particularly in Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Rutaceae family, which also includes citrus fruits.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a citrus relative.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a citrus relative.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clausena lansium
- Common Names: Wampee, Wampi
- Family: Rutaceae (citrus family)
- Synonyms:
- Clausena wampi
- Cookia punctata Sonn.
- Cookia wampi Blanco
- Quinaria lansium L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern China and the northern and central regions of Vietnam.
- Well-adapted to Florida and commonly grown in S.E Asian backyards and gardens.
- Prefers fertile soil and can grow in full sun to partial shade, but not in open forest situations.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A slender evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height, though often described as 3-8 meters tall.
- Features upward-slanting, long branches with rough gray-brown bark.
- Has wavy-margined, evergreen leaves.
- The fruit appearance is similar to that of citrus fruits.