Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
520433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sims) Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 5: 451 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519765



Common Names

  • Adenandra fragrans
  • Fragrant Adenandra
  • Adenandra Plant


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Synonyms

  • Adenandra amoena Link [unknown]
  • Adenandra fragrans amoena (Lodd.) Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma fragrans Sims [unknown]
  • Glandulifolia amoena Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glandulifolia fragrans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Adenandra fragrans (also called 'Fragrant Adenandra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenandra fragrans 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 fragrans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenandra fragrans 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 fragrans

Adenandra fragrans is native to the Caribbean.

Adenandra fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenandra fragrans?

Adenandra fragrans

What is the common name of Adenandra fragrans?

Fragrant adenandra

What type of plant is Adenandra fragrans?

Shrub

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770770-1: Based on the initial data import