Anadendrum affine - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
969810
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 282 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969148
Common Names
- Affine Bedstraw
- Anadendrum affine
- Affine Bedstraw
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Anadendrum affine (also called Affine Anadendrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Anadendrum affine is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and urinary tract infections.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anadendrum affine var. affineAnadendrum affine var. semivestitum (Schott) Engl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anadendrum affine has small white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Anadendrum affine is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it can be susceptible to frost damage. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Anadendrum affine
Anadendrum affine is native to India and can be found in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
Species in the Anadendrum genus
Anadendrum badium, Anadendrum marcesovaginatum, Anadendrum griseum, Anadendrum affine, Anadendrum angustifolium, Anadendrum cordatum, Anadendrum ellipticum, Anadendrum latifolium, Anadendrum marginatum, Anadendrum microstachyum, Anadendrum montanum, Anadendrum superans, Anadendrum calcicola, Anadendrum muluensis, Anadendrum chlorospathum,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84478-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.