Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
cmp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 50 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520861
Common Names
- Adinandra Dumosa
- White Adina
- White Mink
Synonyms
- Adinandra cyrtopoda Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra glabra Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra jackiana Korth. [unknown]
- Adinandra stylosa Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra trichocoryna Korth. [unknown]
- Adinandra trichocoryna cyrtopoda (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra trichocoryna glabra (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra trichocoryna parvifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra trichocoryna stylosa (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
Description
Adinandra dumosa (also called Dense Adinandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in evergreen forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Adinandra dumosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adinandra dumosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adinandra dumosa 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 dumosa
Adinandra dumosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Adinandra dumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra dumosa?
Adinandra dumosa
What is the common name of Adinandra dumosa?
Dumosa
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra dumosa?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,