Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wilmsii
ID:
520804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 238 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520136



Common Names

  • Adenia Wilmsii
  • Wilms' Gout Plant
  • Gout Plant


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Description

Adenia wilmsii (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. 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 wilmsii 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 wilmsii 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 wilmsii is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Adenia wilmsii

Adenia wilmsii is native to tropical Africa.

Adenia wilmsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia wilmsii?

Adenia wilmsii

What is the common name of Adenia wilmsii?

Wilms' Adenia

What is the habitat of Adenia wilmsii?

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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