Adina rubella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 114 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788889
Common Names
- Adina Red
- Red Adina
- Adina Rubella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adina rubella (also called Red Adina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–15 m tall, with opposite, elliptic leaves 5–15 cm long. The flowers are white, with four petals and four sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Adina rubella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adina rubella is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adina rubella is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Adina rubella
Adina rubella is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Adina rubella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adina rubella?
Adina rubella
What is the natural habitat of Adina rubella?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Adina rubella?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3275: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.