Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ecirrosa
ID:
520630

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 124 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519962

Common Names

  • Adenia Ecirrosa
  • Hairy-Rim Gape
  • Hairy-Rim Climbing Gourd

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Description

Adenia ecirrosa (also called Ecirrose 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 ecirrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia ecirrosa has a yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia ecirrosa is a slow-growing, succulent shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils and requires full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Adenia ecirrosa

Adenia ecirrosa is native to Madagascar.

Adenia ecirrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia ecirrosa?

Adenia ecirrosa

What are the common names of Adenia ecirrosa?

Hairy Adenia

What is the natural habitat of Adenia ecirrosa?

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,

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