Adinandra argentifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentifolia
ID:
521493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sugau
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 16: 5 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520825
Common Names
- Adinandra Argentifolia
- Silver-leaved Adinandra
- Silver-leaved Adinandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adinandra argentifolia (also called Silver-leaved Adinandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade.
Uses & Benefits
Adinandra argentifolia 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 argentifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adinandra argentifolia 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 argentifolia
Adinandra argentifolia is native to China and can be found in moist forests.
Adinandra argentifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Adinandra argentifolia?
Silver-leaved Adinandra
What is the scientific name of Silver-leaved Adinandra?
Adinandra argentifolia
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra argentifolia?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2622744: Based on the initial data import
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.