Adinandra megaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaphylla
ID:
521606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 6: 172 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520938
Common Names
- Megaphylla Adinandra
- Megaphylla Alder
- Megaphylla's Adinandra
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- Adinandra petelotii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Adinandra serrulata H.L.Li [unknown]
Description
Adinandra megaphylla (also called Large-Leaved Adinandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Adinandra megaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adinandra megaphylla has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Adinandra megaphylla can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Adinandra megaphylla
Adinandra megaphylla is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-2,000 meters.
Adinandra megaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra megaphylla?
Adinandra megaphylla
What is the common name of Adinandra megaphylla?
White-flowered Adinandra
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra megaphylla?
It is native to Southeast Asia
Species in the Adinandra genus
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2622851: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.