Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 37 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000773489
Common Names
- Adenoncos vesiculosa
- Vesicular Adenoncos
- Adenoncos
Description
Adenoncos vesiculosa (also called Vesiculosa Adenoncos, Vesiculosa Plant, or Vesiculosa Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adenoncos vesiculosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenoncos vesiculosa has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are enclosed in a hard, woody fruit. The seedlings have a single stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenoncos vesiculosa is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Adenoncos vesiculosa
Adenoncos vesiculosa is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in Southeast Asian plants.
Adenoncos vesiculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenoncos vesiculosa?
Adenoncos vesiculosa
What is the common name of Adenoncos vesiculosa?
Vesiculosa Adenoncos
What is the natural habitat of Adenoncos vesiculosa?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
Species in the Adenoncos genus
Adenoncos quadrangularis,
Adenoncos triangularis,
Adenoncos buruensis,
Adenoncos celebica,
Adenoncos elongata,
Adenoncos macranthus,
Adenoncos major,
Adenoncos nasonioides,
Adenoncos papuana,
Adenoncos parviflora,
Adenoncos saccata,
Adenoncos suborbicularis,
Adenoncos sumatrana,
Adenoncos triloba,
Adenoncos uniflora,
Adenoncos vesiculosa,
Adenoncos virens,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,