Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
521533

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 206 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520865

Common Names

  • Adinandra Elliptica
  • White Adina
  • White Mink

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Synonyms

  • Adinandra robinsonii Elmer [unknown]

Description

Adinandra elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica 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 elliptica has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinandra elliptica 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 elliptica

Adinandra elliptica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Adinandra elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra elliptica?

Adinandra elliptica

What is the common name of Adinandra elliptica?

Elliptica

What is the natural habitat of Adinandra elliptica?

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,

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