Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. ex H.L.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 454 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786929
Common Names
- Metcalfii Adina
- Metcalf's Adina
- Adina Metcalfii
Description
Adina metcalfii (also called Metcalfe's Adina, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Adina metcalfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adina metcalfii has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adina metcalfii is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Adina metcalfii
Adina metcalfii can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Adina metcalfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adina metcalfii?
Adina metcalfii
What is the common name of Adina metcalfii?
Metcalfii Adina
What is the natural habitat of Adina metcalfii?
Adina metcalfii is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Adina genus
Adina dissimilis,
Adina fagifolia,
Adina metcalfii,
Adina multifolia,
Adina pilulifera,
Adina pubicostata,
Adina rubella,
Adina trichotoma,
Adina cordifolia,
Adina eurhyncha,
Adina malaccensis,
Adina racemosa,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,