Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
221165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 163 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220494

Common Names

  • Kadua acuminata
  • Acuminata Kadua
  • Acuminata's Kadua

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Synonyms

  • Kadua grandis A.Gray [valid]
  • Kadua kaalae Wawra [valid]
  • Kadua petiolata A.Gray [valid]
  • Kadua petiolata ovalifolia A.Gray [valid]
  • Kadua grandis pubituba Skottsb. [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata Steud. [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata alanii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata alicarpa Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata alicarpoides Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata brevimucronata Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata brownii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata compacta Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata cylindrica Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata duripes Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata eamesii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata elliptica Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata forbesii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata grandis (A.Gray) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata grayana Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata greenwellae Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata halawana Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata haupuensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata heteripes Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata hirtella Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata hirticalyx Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata honopui Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata iaoensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata kaalae (Wawra) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata koolauensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata lanaiensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata liberipes Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata microliberipes Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata obovata Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata ovalicalyx Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata ovalifolia (A.Gray) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata pilicalyx Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata pololuensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata quadricosta Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata scherffiana Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata skottsbergiana Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata sphaerocarpa Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata st-johnii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata storeyi Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata subsessilis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata toppingii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata tuberculata Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata turbinata Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata variabilis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata violetana Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis acuminata wailauensis Fosberg [valid]

Description

Kadua acuminata (also called Acuminata Kadua, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kadua acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadua acuminata has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadua acuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with hot summers. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kadua acuminata

Kadua acuminata is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Kadua acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadua acuminata?

Kadua acuminata

What are the common names of Kadua acuminata?

Acuminate Kadua

What is the natural habitat of Kadua acuminata?

Dry rocky hillsides

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-105441: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.