Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonati
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 332 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520273
Common Names
- Bracted Adenosma
- Adenosma Bracteosum
- Bracted Adenosma
Description
Adenosma bracteosum (also called Bracteosum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Adenosma bracteosum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenosma bracteosum is a small, white, tubular flower which grows in clusters at the end of the branches. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenosma bracteosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Adenosma bracteosum
Adenosma bracteosum is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Adenosma bracteosum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Adenosma bracteosum?
Adenosma bracteosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
What are the common uses of Adenosma bracteosum?
Adenosma bracteosum is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.
What are the growth requirements of Adenosma bracteosum?
Adenosma bracteosum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Adenosma genus
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798418-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].