Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
520969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 485 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520301

Common Names

  • Mueller's Adenosma
  • Adenosma Muelleri
  • Mueller's Adenosma

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Description

Adenosma muelleri (also called Muelleri, 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 muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenosma muelleri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenosma muelleri is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Adenosma muelleri

Adenosma muelleri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Adenosma muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenosma muelleri?

Adenosma muelleri

What is the family of Adenosma muelleri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Adenosma muelleri?

Mueller's Adenosma

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798441-1: 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].