Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citropsis

Species:

Citropsis articulata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, DR Congo

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) promote best germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI