Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 22: 45 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520872
Common Names
- Formosan Adinandra
- Taiwan Adinandra
- Taiwan Alder
Synonyms
- Adinandra hypochlora Hayata [unknown]
- Adinandra pedunculata Hayata [unknown]
- Adinandra formosana caudata H.Keng [unknown]
- Adinandra formosana hypochlora (Hayata) Yamam. ex H.Keng [unknown]
- Adinandra formosana formosana [unknown]
Description
Adinandra formosana (also called Formosan 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 formosana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adinandra formosana var. obtusissima (Hayata ex Yamam.) H.Keng
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adinandra formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana
Adinandra formosana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests. It is also found in India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Adinandra formosana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra formosana?
Adinandra formosana
What is the common name of Adinandra formosana?
Formosana
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra formosana?
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,