Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
adendorffii
ID:
1323302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Behnke

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 172: 50 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335756





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Description

Xerophyta adendorffii (also called Adendorff's Xerophyta, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Tanzania. It has a single stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white corolla and yellow anthers. It grows in dry grasslands, at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Xerophyta adendorffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xerophyta adendorffii has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with ovate to obovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xerophyta adendorffii is a slow-growing, succulent, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly, as it is drought-tolerant. It is hardy to USDA zone 10.

Where to Find Xerophyta adendorffii

Xerophyta adendorffii is found in South Africa.

Xerophyta adendorffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerophyta adendorffii?

Xerophyta adendorffii

What is the family of Xerophyta adendorffii?

Xerophytaceae

What is the native range of Xerophyta adendorffii?

South Africa

Species in the Xerophyta genus

Xerophyta monroi, Xerophyta goetzei, Xerophyta hereroensis, Xerophyta kirkii, Xerophyta simulans, Xerophyta rosea, Xerophyta nutans, Xerophyta schlechteri, Xerophyta wentzeliana, Xerophyta eylesii, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta trichophylla, Xerophyta suaveolens, Xerophyta splendens, Xerophyta acuminata, Xerophyta demeesmaekeriana, Xerophyta concolor, Xerophyta argentea, Xerophyta arabica, Xerophyta eglandulosa, Xerophyta longicaulis, Xerophyta rippsteinii, Xerophyta scabrida, Xerophyta retinervis, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta schnizleinia, Xerophyta humilis, Xerophyta equisetoides, Xerophyta pectinata, Xerophyta seinei, Xerophyta viscosa, Xerophyta velutina, Xerophyta stenophylla, Xerophyta squarrosa, Xerophyta spekei, Xerophyta sessiliflora, Xerophyta elegans, Xerophyta capillaris, Xerophyta dasylirioides, Xerophyta connata, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta andringitrensis, Xerophyta brevifolia, Xerophyta tulearensis, Xerophyta cauliflora, Xerophyta junodii, Xerophyta rehmannii, Xerophyta zimbabwensis, Xerophyta adendorffii,

Species in the Velloziaceae family

Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,

References

H.-Dietmar Behnke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behnke' in the authors string.