Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pinnatisecta
ID:
520740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 124 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520072



Common Names

  • Adenia Pinnatisecta
  • Elephant Ear Vine
  • Elephant's Ear Vine


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Synonyms

  • Adenia craibii Chatterjee [unknown]
  • Adenia saxicola Craib [unknown]
  • Modecca pinnatisecta Craib [unknown]
  • Modecca apiculata Mast. [unknown]

Description

Adenia pinnatisecta (also called Pinnatisect 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 pinnatisecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia pinnatisecta var. muricata W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia pinnatisecta 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 pinnatisecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10 and can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F (-1°C).

Where to Find Adenia pinnatisecta

Adenia pinnatisecta is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia pinnatisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia pinnatisecta?

Adenia pinnatisecta

What is the common name of Adenia pinnatisecta?

Pinnatisect Adenia

What is the habitat of Adenia pinnatisecta?

It is found in tropical forests and woodlands

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,