Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 48: 215 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516748
Common Names
- Spotted Acmadenia
- Spotted Acmadenia-lily
- Acmadenia-lily
Description
Acmadenia maculata (also called Spotted Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in coastal and mountain habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acmadenia maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmadenia maculata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmadenia maculata 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 maculata
Acmadenia maculata can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
Acmadenia maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmadenia maculata?
Acmadenia maculata
What is the family of Acmadenia maculata?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Acmadenia maculata?
Spotted 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,