Status:
valid
Authors:
V.W.Steinm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 61: 60 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337421
Common Names
- Adelia brandegeei
- Brandegee's Adelia
- Brandegeei Adelia
Synonyms
- Adelia virgata Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Adelia brandegeei (also called Brandegee's Adelia, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Mexico and the United States. It is a shrub that grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 m. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Adelia brandegeei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adelia brandegeei is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adelia brandegeei is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Adelia brandegeei
Adelia brandegeei can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Adelia brandegeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelia brandegeei?
Adelia brandegeei
What is the common name of Adelia brandegeei?
Brandegeei Adelia
What is the natural habitat of Adelia brandegeei?
Adelia brandegeei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America
Species in the Adelia genus
Adelia brandegeei,
Adelia cinerea,
Adelia barbinervis,
Adelia membranifolia,
Adelia oaxacana,
Adelia obovata,
Adelia panamensis,
Adelia ricinella,
Adelia triloba,
Adelia vaseyi,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,