Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
propinqua
ID:
685034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Anderson) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 35 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684367

Common Names

  • Excentradenia Propinqua
  • Near Excentradenia
  • Near Blueweed

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Synonyms

  • Hiraea propinqua W.R.Anderson [unknown]

Description

Excentradenia propinqua (also called Close excentradenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Excentradenia propinqua is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Excentradenia propinqua has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Excentradenia propinqua is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Excentradenia propinqua

Excentradenia propinqua can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Excentradenia propinqua FAQ

What type of soil does Excentradenia propinqua prefer?

Excentradenia propinqua prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Excentradenia propinqua need?

Excentradenia propinqua needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Excentradenia propinqua be watered?

Excentradenia propinqua should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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