Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
520645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 1 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519977

Common Names

  • Adenia Glauca
  • Blue Gape
  • Blue Climbing Gourd

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Synonyms

  • Modecca glauca Schinz [unknown]

Description

Adenia glauca (also called Glaucous Climbing Fig, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to East Africa. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia glauca is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and stems are edible. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

Adenia glauca is found in Madagascar.

Adenia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia glauca?

Adenia glauca

What is the common name of Adenia glauca?

Glauca

Where is Adenia glauca native to?

Madagascar

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-2621470: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.