Adinandra bockiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bockiana
ID:
521497
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz. ex Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 474 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520829
Common Names
- Adinandra Bockiana
- Bock's Adinandra
- Bock's-leaved Adinandra
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- Adinandra acutifolia Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Adinandra bockiana bockiana [unknown]
Description
Adinandra bockiana (also called Bock's 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 bockiana 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 bockiana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adinandra bockiana 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 bockiana
Adinandra bockiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Adinandra bockiana FAQ
What is the common name of Adinandra bockiana?
Bock's Adinandra
What is the scientific name of Bock's Adinandra?
Adinandra bockiana
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra bockiana?
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-2622748: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.