Acmadenia candida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 44: 352 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516726
Common Names
- Candida Acmadenia
- White Acmadenia
- White Bush-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmadenia candida (also called White 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 candida 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 candida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmadenia candida 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 candida
Acmadenia candida can be found in the Southwest Cape region of South Africa.
Acmadenia candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmadenia candida?
Acmadenia candida
What is the family of Acmadenia candida?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Acmadenia candida?
White Acmadenia
Species in the Acmadenia genus
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,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618122: Based on the initial data import
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.