Adinandra grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
521547
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.K.Ling
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 50(1): 190 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520879
Common Names
- Grandis Adinandra
- Grandis Alder
- Grandis's Adinandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adinandra grandis (also called Large 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 grandis 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 grandis has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adinandra grandis 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 grandis
Adinandra grandis is native to China and can be found in moist forests.
Adinandra grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adinandra grandis?
Adinandra grandis
What is the common name of Adinandra grandis?
Grandis
What is the natural habitat of Adinandra grandis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2622798: Based on the initial data import
Lai Kuan Ling (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Ling' in the authors string.