Status:
valid
Authors:
Alderw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 373 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969339
Common Names
- Anadendrum superans
- Climbing Anadendrum
- Climbing Lily-of-the-Valley
Description
Anadendrum superans (also called Superb Anadendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and other shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anadendrum superans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anadendrum superans has small white flowers with four petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anadendrum superans is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in the open ground.
Where to Find Anadendrum superans
Anadendrum superans is native to India and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
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,