Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
517385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 52 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516717



Common Names

  • Alternifolia Acmadenia
  • Alternate-leaved Acmadenia
  • Alternate-leaved Bush-daisy


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Description

Acmadenia alternifolia (also called Alternate-leaved acmadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil, and is found in rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia alternifolia is a small yellow-green head of spikelets, with each spikelet containing several flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia alternifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acmadenia alternifolia

Acmadenia alternifolia can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Acmadenia alternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia alternifolia?

Acmadenia alternifolia

What is the family of Acmadenia alternifolia?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Acmadenia alternifolia?

Alternate-leaved Acmadenia

Species in the Acmadenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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