Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
520750

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert & W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 12: 77 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520082



Common Names

  • Adenia Pulchra
  • Beautiful Elephant Ear
  • Beautiful Elephant Ear Vine


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Description

Adenia pulchra (also called 'Beautiful Adenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia pulchra has yellow, tubular flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia pulchra 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 pulchra

Adenia pulchra is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia pulchra?

Adenia pulchra

What is the family of Adenia pulchra?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia pulchra native to?

Tanzania

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621572: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.