The genus name is derived from the Japanese word shikimi (Stearn, 1994).

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

Skimmianine is a furoquinolone alkaloid, common in Rutaceae has strong anticholinesterase activity. It is related to dictamine which causes photosensitisation and is mutagenic.

All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing skimmianine. It is said to cause vomiting, and if eaten in large quantities, cardiac arrest. (Duke, 1985).

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

Asia-Temperate, Russian Far East, Sakhalin

Asia-Temperate, Russian Far East, Kuril Is.

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Japan

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Taiwan

Asia-Tropical, Malesia, Philippines