Adenandra brachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 199 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519744
Common Names
- Adenandra brachyphylla
- Short-leaved Adenandra
- Adenandra Plant
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- Adenandra brachyphylla heterophylla Sond. [unknown]
- Adenandra brachyphylla isophylla Sond. [unknown]
- Adenandra brachyphylla pubescens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Diosma brachyphylla D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Glandulifolia brachyphylla Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Adenandra brachyphylla (also called 'Short-leaved Adenandra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has short, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Adenandra brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract wildlife, as it is a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenandra brachyphylla has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenandra brachyphylla is a shrub native to South Africa. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Adenandra brachyphylla
Adenandra brachyphylla is native to the Caribbean.
Adenandra brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenandra brachyphylla?
Adenandra brachyphylla
What are the common names of Adenandra brachyphylla?
Short-leaved Adenandra
What is the natural habitat of Adenandra brachyphylla?
It is found in dry, open grassland and scrubland in South Africa
Species in the Adenandra genus
Adenandra acuta, Adenandra brachyphylla, Adenandra caledonensis, Adenandra coriacea, Adenandra dahlgrenii, Adenandra fragrans, Adenandra gracilis, Adenandra gummifera, Adenandra lasiantha, Adenandra marginata, Adenandra multiflora, Adenandra mundiaefolia, Adenandra obtusata, Adenandra odoratissima, Adenandra rotundifolia, Adenandra schlechteri, Adenandra uniflora, Adenandra villosa, Adenandra viscida, Adenandra fragrans,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621212: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.