Adinandra retusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
521637
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang & D.H.Qin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 24: 709 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520969
Common Names
- Adinandra retusa
- Retuse Adinandra
- Chinese Adinandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adinandra retusa (also called Retuse 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 a retuse shape. Its white flowers are small and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Adinandra retusa 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 retusa 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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Adinandra retusa 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 retusa
Adinandra retusa is found in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo.
Adinandra retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra retusa?
Adinandra retusa
What is the family of Adinandra retusa?
Theaceae
What is the common name of Adinandra retusa?
Retuse 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-2622882: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
De Hai Qin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Qin' in the authors string.