Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
antongilliana
ID:
520595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 3 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519927

Common Names

  • Adenia antongilliana
  • Antongil Adenia
  • Antongil's Adenia

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Synonyms

  • Modecca antongilliana Tul. [unknown]

Description

Adenia antongilliana (also called Antongill's Beakrush, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia antongilliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia antongilliana has yellow flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia antongilliana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m in height and spread. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Adenia antongilliana

Adenia antongilliana can be found in south-western Australia, from the Stirling Range to Israelite Bay.

Adenia antongilliana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenia antongilliana?

Adenia antongilliana is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas with sandy soils and low rainfall.

What is the average height of Adenia antongilliana?

Adenia antongilliana typically grows to a height of 1-2 metres.

What is the lifespan of Adenia antongilliana?

Adenia antongilliana has a lifespan of up to 20 years.

Species in the Adenia genus

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621421: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.