Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
plagiobasis
ID:
521631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 504 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520963



Common Names

  • Adinandra plagiobasis
  • Plagiobasis Adinandra
  • Plagiobasis Adinandra Plant


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Description

Adinandra plagiobasis (also called Plagiobasis 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 plagiobasis is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adinandra plagiobasis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinandra plagiobasis is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Adinandra plagiobasis

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

Adinandra plagiobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra plagiobasis?

Adinandra plagiobasis

What is the family of Adinandra plagiobasis?

Theaceae

What is the common name of Adinandra plagiobasis?

Plagiobasis 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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