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Acronychia
Scientific Name: Acronychia
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acronychia: A Diverse Genus of the Citrus Family
The genus Acronychia belongs to the rue family (Rutaceae), also known as the citrus family, and comprises approximately 44 species of plants, primarily shrubs and small trees. These plants are found mainly in rainforest environments.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that several Acronychia species are in the citrus family (Rutaceae).
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that several Acronychia species are in the citrus family (Rutaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acronychia J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
- Family: Rutaceae (Rue or Citrus Family)
- Accepted Species Names: According to The Plant List, 51 out of 109 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Acronychia are accepted.
- Synonyms: The text lists several synonyms for various Acronychia species, including:
- Jambolifera pedunculata L. (for Acronychia pedunculata)
- Acronychia apiculata Miq.
- Acronychia arborea Blume
- Acronychia barberi Gamble
- Acronychia elliptica Merr. & L.M.Perry
- Acronychia laurifolia Blume
- Acronychia baueri Schott
- Acronychia simplicifolia (Endl.) McGillivray & Green (ambiguous synonym)
- Acronychia resinosa Forst. ex Crevost & Lemarie
- Pronunciation: ac-ro-NICK-ee-ah
- Derivation: Acronychia comes from the Greek words akros (outermost) and onyx (a claw), referring to the petal points.
Common Names
- Beach Acronychia
- Coastal Aspen
- Fraser Island Apple
- White Aspen (Acronychia oblongifolia)
- Hard Aspen (Acronychia laevis)
- Lemon Aspen (Acronychia acidula)
- Doughwood (Acronychia octandra - one of several Australian trees known by this name)
- Silver Aspen (Acronychia wilcoxiana)
- Scented Acronychia / Beach Acronychia (Acronychia littoralis)
Distribution and Habitat
- Acronychia species are broadly distributed across China, Southeast Asia, and India.
- Many species are native to eastern Australia and tropical north Queensland.
- Specific habitats include:
- Eastern coastal parts of Australia (Acronychia littoralis)
- Rainforests (various species)
- Dry rainforest (Acronychia laevis)
- Low country and lower hill tropical forests of tropical Asia (Acronychia pedunculata)
- Highland rainforests of northeast Qld (Acronychia acidula)
Morphological Characteristics
- Most Acronychia species are shrubs or small trees.
- Scented Acronychia grows to 6 m high and has 5 - 16 cm long oval-shaped glossy leaves on a short stalk. The lower surface of the leaves is paler than the upper surface.
- Acronychia oblongifolia is described as glabrous (smooth) and has leaves that are usually 1-foliolate.
Quirky Facts
- Lemon aspen (Acronychia acidula) is described as an "Australian Rainforest lemon" and an "early ancestor of the citrus family." Its small, pale green to white berries are said to have a complex flavor.
- Acronychia octandra is one of several Australian trees known as Doughwood.
- There are two forms of Scented Acronychia: a northern form (AL1) and a southern form (AL2).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Save Waterways Now (SOWN) is a community-based volunteer environment organization restoring habitat in Brisbane’s Enoggera catchment.
Chemical Properties
- Chemical investigations on the stem and root bark of Acronychia pedunculata have resulted in the isolation of five new acetophenones, including acronyculatins A.
- Alkaloids have been isolated from Acronychia Baueri Schott, and a study was conducted on the antitumor and other biological properties of acronycine.