Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : t. 18 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520868
Common Names
- Adinandra Excelsa
- White Adina
- White Mink
Description
Adinandra excelsa (also called Tall 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 excelsa 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 excelsa has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adinandra excelsa 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 excelsa
Adinandra excelsa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Adinandra excelsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra excelsa?
Adinandra excelsa
What is the common name of Adinandra excelsa?
Excelsa
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra excelsa?
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,