Adenoncos virens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
774254
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 381 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000773587
Common Names
- Adenoncos virens
- Green Adenoncos
- Virid Adenoncos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenoncos virens (also called Virens Adenoncos, Virens Plant, or Virens Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adenoncos virens is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenoncos virens has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenoncos virens is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Adenoncos virens
Adenoncos virens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Adenoncos virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenoncos virens?
Adenoncos virens
What is the common name of Adenoncos virens?
Virens Adenoncos
What is the natural habitat of Adenoncos virens?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
Species in the Adenoncos genus
Adenoncos quadrangularis, Adenoncos triangularis, Adenoncos buruensis, Adenoncos celebica, Adenoncos elongata, Adenoncos macranthus, Adenoncos major, Adenoncos nasonioides, Adenoncos papuana, Adenoncos parviflora, Adenoncos saccata, Adenoncos suborbicularis, Adenoncos sumatrana, Adenoncos triloba, Adenoncos uniflora, Adenoncos vesiculosa, Adenoncos virens,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3122: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.