Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sadaui
ID:
521643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sugau

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 16: 23 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520975



Common Names

  • Adinandra sadaui
  • Sadau's Adinandra
  • Chinese Adinandra


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Description

Adinandra sadaui (also called Sadaui 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 sadaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adinandra sadaui 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 sadaui 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 sadaui

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

Adinandra sadaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra sadaui?

Adinandra sadaui

What is the family of Adinandra sadaui?

Theaceae

What is the common name of Adinandra sadaui?

Sadau 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-2622888: Based on the initial data import
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.