Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 98 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714659
Common Names
- Halfordia kendack
- Kendack Halfordia
- Kendack
Description
Halfordia kendack (also called Kendack Halfordia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and clusters of white-pink flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Halfordia kendack is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halfordia kendack is white, and the seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halfordia kendack is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Halfordia kendack
Halfordia kendack can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Halfordia kendack FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halfordia kendack?
Halfordia kendack
What is the common name of Halfordia kendack?
Kendack halfordia
What is the natural habitat of Halfordia kendack?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Halfordia 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,