Status:
valid
Authors:
Hien & Yakovlev
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71: 1119 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520878
Common Names
- Grandifolia Adinandra
- Grandifolia Alder
- Grandifolia's Adinandra
Description
Adinandra grandifolia (also called Large-leaved 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 grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adinandra grandifolia 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 grandifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring or summer. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into larger pots or in the garden.
Where to Find Adinandra grandifolia
Adinandra grandifolia is native to China and can be found in moist forests.
Adinandra grandifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra grandifolia?
Adinandra grandifolia
What is the common name of Adinandra grandifolia?
Grandifolia
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra grandifolia?
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,
References
Duc Hien Hien: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hien' in the authors string.