Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
520698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Exkurs.-Fl. Java 2: 637 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520030



Common Names

  • Adenia Macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Adenia
  • Large-leaved Climbing Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Modecca quintuplinervia Miq. [unknown]
  • Modecca dubia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Microblepharis macrophylla M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Adenia borneensis Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Adenia borneensis microcarpa Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Adenia clementis Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia grandifolia Ridl. [unknown]
  • Adenia longipedunculata Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia quintuplinervia Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Modecca macrophylla Blume [unknown]

Description

Adenia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Adenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia macrophylla var. singaporeana (Wall. ex G.Don) W.J.de Wilde
Adenia macrophylla var. smilacina (Hall.f.) W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia macrophylla has white flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia macrophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted and established themselves.

Where to Find Adenia macrophylla

Adenia macrophylla is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in dry forests and woodlands.

Adenia macrophylla FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenia macrophylla?

Adenia macrophylla is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

What are the common uses of Adenia macrophylla?

Adenia macrophylla is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.

What are the growth requirements of Adenia macrophylla?

Adenia macrophylla prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Species in the Adenia genus

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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