Adinandra calciphila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calciphila
ID:
521503
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sugau
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 16: 5 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520835
Common Names
- Adinandra Calciphila
- Lime-loving Adinandra
- Lime-loving-leaved Adinandra
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Adinandra calciphila (also called Calcium-loving 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 calciphila 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 calciphila 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 calciphila is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Adinandra calciphila
Adinandra calciphila is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Adinandra calciphila FAQ
What is the common name of Adinandra calciphila?
Calcium-loving Adinandra
What is the scientific name of Calcium-loving Adinandra?
Adinandra calciphila
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra calciphila?
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-2622754: Based on the initial data import
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.