Status:
valid
Authors:
Sugau
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 16: 18 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520939
Common Names
- Mendamitensis Adinandra
- Mendamitensis Alder
- Mendamitensis's Adinandra
Description
Adinandra mendamitensis (also called Mendamit 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 mendamitensis 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 mendamitensis has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adinandra mendamitensis 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 mendamitensis
Adinandra mendamitensis is found in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo.
Adinandra mendamitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra mendamitensis?
Adinandra mendamitensis
What is the common name of Adinandra mendamitensis?
White-flowered Adinandra
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra mendamitensis?
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
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.