Adina multifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Havil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 33: 45 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787425
Common Names
- Multifolia Adina
- Adina Multifolia
- Multifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adina multifolia (also called Multi-leaf Adina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Adina multifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adina multifolia has small white flowers with five petals, each about 2 mm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adina multifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Adina multifolia
Adina multifolia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Adina multifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adina multifolia?
Adina multifolia
What is the common name of Adina multifolia?
Many-leaved adina
Where is Adina multifolia native to?
Central America
Species in the Adina genus
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,
References
George Darby Haviland (1857-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Havil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742920-1: Based on the initial data import