Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
520659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Exkurs.-Fl. Java 2: 637 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519991

Common Names

  • Adenia Heterophylla
  • Variable-Leaf Gape
  • Variable-Leaf Climbing Gourd

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Synonyms

  • Modecca oblonga Hassk. [unknown]
  • Microblepharis heterophylla M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Microblepharis acuminata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Modecca coccinea Blanco [unknown]
  • Modecca acuminata Blume [unknown]
  • Modecca cardiocarpa Hassk. [unknown]
  • Adenia acuminata King [unknown]
  • Adenia cardiocarpa Koord. [unknown]
  • Adenia chevalieri Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Adenia coccinea Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia diversifolia Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Adenia formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Adenia longifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia maclurei Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia oblonga Koord. [unknown]
  • Adenia palmatifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Adenia pandurata Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Adenia parviflora (Blanco) Cusset [unknown]
  • Adenia populifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Adenia zucca Merr. [unknown]
  • Modecca heterophylla Blume [unknown]
  • Passiflora zucca Blanco [unknown]
  • Modecca formosana Hayata [unknown]

Description

Adenia heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved 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 heterophylla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia heterophylla sub. arcta (Craib) W.J.de Wilde
Adenia heterophylla sub. australis (R.Br. ex DC.) W.J.de Wilde
Adenia heterophylla var. celebica (Kds.) W.J.de Wilde
Adenia heterophylla sub. andamanica W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia heterophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia heterophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted and established themselves.

Where to Find Adenia heterophylla

Adenia heterophylla is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Adenia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia heterophylla?

Adenia heterophylla

What is the common name of Adenia heterophylla?

Heterophylla

Where is Adenia heterophylla 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,

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