Glycosmis
Glycosmis is a genus of small trees and shrubs in the citrus family Rutaceae, comprising around 30 to 35 species. The genus is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, ranging from India and Thailand through Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Guinea, extending occasionally into parts of China and Australia. Several species are cultivated in their native ranges for ornamental or medicinal purposes.
Morphologically, Glycosmis species are evergreen with palmately compound leaves typically bearing 5 to 9 leaflets. The
The genus name derives from the Greek "glyk-" meaning sweet and "osma" meaning smell, referring to the
In horticulture, Glycosmis is valued for its hardiness in warm climates and its tolerance of light shade.