Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 281 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018959
Common Names
- Adams' Adenocritonia
- Adams' Daisy
- Adams' Starburst
Description
Adenocritonia adamsii (also called Adams' Adenocritonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of about 2 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adenocritonia adamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenocritonia adamsii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenocritonia adamsii is a small shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Adenocritonia adamsii
Adenocritonia adamsii is found in the Caribbean region, including Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti.
Adenocritonia adamsii FAQ
What are the common names of Adenocritonia adamsii?
Adams' Leatherflower
What is the optimal growing environment for Adenocritonia adamsii?
Adenocritonia adamsii prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average size of Adenocritonia adamsii?
Adenocritonia adamsii typically grows to be about 8-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
Species in the Adenocritonia genus
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Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,