Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
1317834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas ex Lehm.) J.I.Cohen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 617 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330288



Common Names

  • Adelinia grandis
  • Grandis Adelinia
  • Grandis


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Description

Adelinia grandis (also called Adelinia grandiflora, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South East Asia. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adelinia grandis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and as an antiseptic. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adelinia grandis has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelinia grandis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Adelinia grandis

Adelinia grandis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Adelinia grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelinia grandis?

Adelinia grandis

What is the common name of Adelinia grandis?

Grand Adelinia

What is the natural habitat of Adelinia grandis?

Adelinia grandis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America

Species in the Adelinia genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
James I. Cohen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.Cohen' in the authors string.