Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. : 70(50) (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521081
Common Names
- Infest Adolphia
- Infest Adolphia Moss
- Infest Adolphia Moss
Synonyms
- Ceanothus infestus Kunth [unknown]
- Colletia infesta Brongn. [unknown]
- Colletia multiflora Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
- Colubrina infesta Schltdl. [unknown]
Description
Adolphia infesta (also called Infested Adolphia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Adolphia infesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Adolphia infesta has white flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adolphia infesta is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Adolphia infesta
Adolphia infesta is native to South America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Adolphia infesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adolphia infesta?
Adolphia infesta
What is the common name of Adolphia infesta?
Infested adolphia
What is the habitat of Adolphia infesta?
It grows in dry, open areas, such as chaparral and grassland
Species in the Adolphia genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,