Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
retusilobum
ID:
520977

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong & T.L.Chin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 67(2): 396 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520309

Common Names

  • Retuse-Lobed Adenosma
  • Adenosma Retusilobum
  • Retuse-Lobed Adenosma

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Description

Adenosma retusilobum (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 retusilobum 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 retusilobum 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 retusilobum 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 retusilobum

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

Adenosma retusilobum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenosma retusilobum?

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

What are the common uses of Adenosma retusilobum?

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

What are the growth requirements of Adenosma retusilobum?

Adenosma retusilobum 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

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
Tsen Li Chin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Chin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798447-1: 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].