Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
impressa
ID:
521560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 54 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520892

Common Names

  • Impressa Adinandra
  • Impressa Alder
  • Impressa's Adinandra

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Description

Adinandra impressa (also called Impressed Adinandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Adinandra impressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adinandra impressa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adinandra impressa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Adinandra impressa

Adinandra impressa is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Adinandra impressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adinandra impressa?

Adinandra impressa

What is the common name of Adinandra impressa?

Impressa

What is the natural habitat of Adinandra impressa?

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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