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
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.
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 Excentradenia genus
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,