Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
517422

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 44: 350 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516754

Common Names

  • Snowy Acmadenia
  • Snowy Acmadenia-lily
  • Acmadenia-lily

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Description

Acmadenia nivea (also called Snowy 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 nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmadenia nivea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmadenia nivea 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 nivea

Acmadenia nivea can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Acmadenia nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmadenia nivea?

Acmadenia nivea

What is the common name of Acmadenia nivea?

Snow Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Acmadenia nivea?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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,

References