Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 255 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519955
Common Names
- Adenia Cynanchifolia
- Cynanchum-Leaf Gape
- Cynanchum-Leaf Climbing Gourd
Synonyms
- Ophiocaulon cynanchifolius (Benth.) Mast. [unknown]
- Ophiocaulon lanceolatum Engl. [unknown]
- Modecca parviflora G.Don [unknown]
- Modecca cynanchifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Adenia mukengensis Harms [unknown]
Description
Adenia cynanchifolia (also called Cynanchifoliate 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 cynanchifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenia cynanchifolia has a yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenia cynanchifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and width. It is native to Western Australia and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-hardwood cuttings and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Adenia cynanchifolia
Adenia cynanchifolia is native to Madagascar.
Adenia cynanchifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenia cynanchifolia?
Adenia cynanchifolia
What are the common names of Adenia cynanchifolia?
Cynanchum-leaved Adenia
What is the natural habitat of Adenia cynanchifolia?
It is found in dry, open grassland and scrubland in South Africa
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,