Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
atropurpureus
ID:
193710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1911: 197 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193039



Common Names

  • Adinobotrys Atropurpureus
  • Purple-Stemmed Adinobotrys
  • Purple-Stemmed Flowering Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Padbruggea pubescens Craib [unknown]
  • Millettia atropurpurea (Wall.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Padbruggea atropurpurea (Wall.) Craib [unknown]
  • Whitfordiodendron pubescens (Craib) Burkill [unknown]
  • Pongamia atropurpurea Wall. [unknown]
  • Millettia paniculata Miq. [unknown]
  • Robinia megasperma W.Hunter [unknown]
  • Pongamia glandulosa Griff. [unknown]
  • Phaseoloides atropurpurea (Wall.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Callerya atropurpurea (Wall.) Schot [unknown]
  • Callerya atropurpurea pubescens (Craib) P.K.Lôc [unknown]
  • Whitfordiodendron atropurpureum (Wall.) Dunn [unknown]

Description

Adinobotrys atropurpureus (also called atropurpureus adinobotrys, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical dry forests, savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Adinobotrys atropurpureus is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adinobotrys atropurpureus has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinobotrys atropurpureus is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Adinobotrys atropurpureus

Adinobotrys atropurpureus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Adinobotrys atropurpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinobotrys atropurpureus?

Adinobotrys atropurpureus

What is the common name of Adinobotrys atropurpureus?

Purple-flowered Adinobotrys

Where is Adinobotrys atropurpureus found?

South Africa

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.