Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
520438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 101 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519770



Common Names

  • Adenandra gracilis
  • Graceful Adenandra
  • Slender Adenandra


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Synonyms

  • Glandulifolia gracilis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Adenandra gracilis (also called 'Graceful 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis

Adenandra gracilis is native to the Caribbean.

Adenandra gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenandra gracilis?

Adenandra gracilis

What is the common name of Adenandra gracilis?

Graceful Adenandra

What is the natural habitat of Adenandra gracilis?

Adenandra gracilis is native to South Africa and is found in dry areas

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-2621236: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.