Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
521485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 108 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520817

Common Names

  • Adinandra Acuta
  • Sharp Adinandra
  • Sharp-leaved Adinandra

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Description

Adinandra acuta (also called Acute Adinandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Adinandra acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adinandra acuta has small white flowers with a yellow center and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinandra acuta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Adinandra acuta

Adinandra acuta is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-2,000 meters.

Adinandra acuta FAQ

What is the common name of Adinandra acuta?

Acute Adinandra

What is the scientific name of Adinandra acuta?

Adinandra acuta

What is the family name of Adinandra acuta?

Theaceae

Species in the Adinandra genus

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

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