Acmadenia tenax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 45: 166 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516770
Common Names
- Tenax Acmadenia
- Tough Acmadenia
- Resilient Acmadenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmadenia tenax (also called Tenacious 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 tenax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmadenia tenax is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmadenia tenax can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Acmadenia tenax
Acmadenia tenax can be found in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
Acmadenia tenax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmadenia tenax?
Acmadenia tenax
What is the common name of Acmadenia tenax?
Tough Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Acmadenia tenax?
Grasslands and rocky slopes
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
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:770640-1: Based on the initial data import