Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
520653

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 71(18): 259 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519985

Common Names

  • Adenia Guineensis
  • Guinea Gape
  • Guinea Climbing Gourd

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Description

Adenia guineensis (also called Guinea Adenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa. It has an erect habit and can grow up to 2 m tall. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and in heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia guineensis 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 guineensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia guineensis 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 guineensis

Adenia guineensis is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia guineensis?

Adenia guineensis

What is the common name of Adenia guineensis?

Guineensis

Where is Adenia guineensis native to?

Guinea

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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