Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
520803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14(4): 376. 1891 [1 Dec 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520135



Common Names

  • Adenia Wightiana
  • Wight's Gout Plant
  • Gout Plant


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Synonyms

  • Microblepharis wightiana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Modecca wightiana Wall. [unknown]

Description

Adenia wightiana (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, fleshy stem and large, leathery leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as rocky hillsides and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia wightiana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia wightiana has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia wightiana 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 wightiana

Adenia wightiana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Adenia wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia wightiana?

Adenia wightiana

What is the common name of Adenia wightiana?

Wight's Adenia

What is the habitat of Adenia wightiana?

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,

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