Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
refracta
ID:
520756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 3 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520088



Common Names

  • Adenia Refracta
  • Refract Elephant Ear
  • Refract Elephant Ear Vine


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Synonyms

  • Modecca refracta Tul. [unknown]

Description

Adenia refracta (also called 'Refracted 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 refracta 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 refracta has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia refracta 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 refracta

Adenia refracta is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia refracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia refracta?

Adenia refracta

What is the family of Adenia refracta?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia refracta 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-2621578: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.