Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
517393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dümmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 164 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516725

Common Names

  • Burchellii Acmadenia
  • Burchell's Acmadenia
  • Burchell's Bush-daisy

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Description

Acmadenia burchellii (also called Burchell's acmadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Acmadenia burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmadenia burchellii is a small yellow-green head of spikelets, with each spikelet containing several flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia burchellii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acmadenia burchellii

Acmadenia burchellii can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Acmadenia burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia burchellii?

Acmadenia burchellii

What is the family of Acmadenia burchellii?

Rutaceae

What is the common name of Acmadenia burchellii?

Burchell's Acmadenia

Species in the Acmadenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,