urbica

urbica is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae. The genus was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The plants are native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia.

Species in the genus urbica are shrubs or small trees. They typically have aromatic, leathery leaves that are simple or compound. The flowers are usually white or pink and are borne in clusters. The fruit is a capsule.

The most well-known species in the genus is urbica sylvestris, also known as the wild orange or mock orange. This species is widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers and is often used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. Other species in the genus include urbica citrifolia and urbica obtusifolia.

The genus urbica is named after the Latin word "urbicus," which means "of the city" or "urban." This name is thought to refer to the fact that many of these plants were commonly found growing in and around urban areas in ancient times.

While some species of urbica are cultivated for ornamental purposes, others are used for their medicinal properties. For example, the leaves of urbica sylvestris have been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions. The essential oil extracted from the flowers is also used in perfumery.