Adinandra sarosanthera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarosanthera
ID:
521644
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 477 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520976
Common Names
- Adinandra sarosanthera
- Sarosanthera Adinandra
- Chinese Adinandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Adinandra lamponga Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra leiopetala Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra macrantha Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
- Sarosanthera excelsa Korth. [unknown]
Description
Adinandra sarosanthera (also called Sarosanthera 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 sarosanthera 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 sarosanthera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adinandra sarosanthera 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 sarosanthera
Adinandra sarosanthera is found in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo.
Adinandra sarosanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra sarosanthera?
Adinandra sarosanthera
What is the common name of Adinandra sarosanthera?
Sarosanthera Adinandra
Where is Adinandra sarosanthera found?
Adinandra sarosanthera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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-2622889: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.