Adenandra odoratissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Strid
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 32: 75 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519793
Common Names
- Adenandra odoratissima
- Fragrant Adenandra
- Sweet-scented Adenandra
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- Adenandra odoratissima odoratissima [unknown]
Description
Adenandra odoratissima (also called Sweet-scented Adenandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal scrub and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Adenandra odoratissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenandra odoratissima sub. tenuis StridFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenandra odoratissima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenandra odoratissima is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Adenandra odoratissima
Adenandra odoratissima is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape provinces.
Adenandra odoratissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenandra odoratissima?
Adenandra odoratissima
What is the common name of Adenandra odoratissima?
Fragrant Adenandra
What is the natural habitat of Adenandra odoratissima?
Adenandra odoratissima is native to South Africa and is found in dry areas
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-2621258: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.