Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
adamii
ID:
627080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heine

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 647 (1971 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626412



Common Names

  • Crossandrella adamii
  • Adamii Crossandrella
  • Adamii


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Description

Crossandrella adamii (also called Adam's crossandra, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Madagascar. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crossandrella adamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossandrella adamii has bright yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossandrella adamii is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant compact and encourage flowering. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Crossandrella adamii

Crossandrella adamii can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

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Rubiaceae

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.