Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
521610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 114 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520942



Common Names

  • Adinandra Microcarpa
  • White Adina
  • White Mink


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Description

Adinandra microcarpa (also called White-flowered Adinandra, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist forests. Its leaves are simple, oppositely arranged, and have an ovate shape. Its white flowers are small and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Adinandra microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adinandra microcarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinandra microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Adinandra microcarpa is found in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo.

Adinandra microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra microcarpa?

Adinandra microcarpa

What is the family of Adinandra microcarpa?

Theaceae

What is the common name of Adinandra microcarpa?

Small-fruited Almond

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,

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