Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
520975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 247 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520307

Common Names

  • Dotted Adenosma
  • Adenosma Punctata
  • Dotted Adenosma

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Description

Adenosma punctata (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry areas and is often found in coastal scrub and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Adenosma punctata is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal uses such as treating fever, headache, and indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenosma punctata 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 punctata 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 punctata

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

Adenosma punctata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenosma punctata?

Adenosma punctata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

What are the common uses of Adenosma punctata?

Adenosma punctata is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.

What are the growth requirements of Adenosma punctata?

Adenosma punctata prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798445-1: 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].