Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argillophila
ID:
517387

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 45: 160 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516719



Common Names

  • Argillophila Acmadenia
  • Clay-loving Acmadenia
  • Clay-loving Bush-daisy


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Description

Acmadenia argillophila (also called Clay-loving acmadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia argillophila 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 argillophila 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 argillophila 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 argillophila

Acmadenia argillophila can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Acmadenia argillophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia argillophila?

Acmadenia argillophila

What is the family of Acmadenia argillophila?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Acmadenia argillophila?

Clay-loving 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,