Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
520743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cusset

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 5: 150 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520075



Common Names

  • Adenia Poilanei
  • Poilane's Elephant Ear
  • Poilane's Elephant Ear Vine


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Description

Adenia poilanei (also called Poilane's Adenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has an erect habit and can grow up to 1.5 m tall. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and in heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia poilanei is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive, glossy leaves and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia poilanei 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 poilanei 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 poilanei

Adenia poilanei is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia poilanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia poilanei?

Adenia poilanei

What is the family of Adenia poilanei?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia poilanei native to?

Madagascar

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,