Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
milletii
ID:
521611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 9 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520943



Common Names

  • Adinandra Milletii
  • White Adina
  • White Mink


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Synonyms

  • Adinandra drakeana Franch. [unknown]
  • Adinandra hemsleyi Hand.-Mazz. ex Metcalf [unknown]
  • Cleyera millettii Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Adinandra milletii (also called Millet's 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 milletii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adinandra milletii var. dalatensis H.H.Nguyen & Yakovlev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adinandra milletii 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 milletii 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 milletii

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

Adinandra milletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra milletii?

Adinandra milletii

What is the family of Adinandra milletii?

Theaceae

What is the common name of Adinandra milletii?

Millet's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2622856: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.