Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tricostata
ID:
520791

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 17: 133 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520123



Common Names

  • Adenia Tricostata
  • Three-ribbed Gout Plant
  • Gout Plant


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Description

Adenia tricostata (also called Three-ribbed Climbing Fig, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine native to tropical Africa. It grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats. The leaves are large and heart-shaped, and the flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia tricostata 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 tricostata 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 tricostata is a tropical, evergreen climber that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Adenia tricostata

Adenia tricostata is found in Madagascar.

Adenia tricostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia tricostata?

Adenia tricostata

What is the family of Adenia tricostata?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia tricostata 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,

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