Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
517439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) E.Phillips

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 23 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516771



Common Names

  • Teretifolia Acmadenia
  • Acmadenia Teretifolia
  • Teretifolia's Acmadenia


Searching for Acmadenia teretifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Acmadenia obtusata Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Diosma ferulacea Hort.Kew. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Diosma teretifolia Hort.Angl. ex Link [unknown]

Description

Acmadenia teretifolia (also called Terete-leaved Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in coastal and mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia teretifolia is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Acmadenia teretifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia teretifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Acmadenia teretifolia

Acmadenia teretifolia can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Acmadenia teretifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia teretifolia?

Acmadenia teretifolia

What is the common name of Acmadenia teretifolia?

Terete-leaved Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Acmadenia teretifolia?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770641-1: Based on the initial data import