Status:
valid
Authors:
Strid
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 32: 24 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519771
Common Names
- Adenandra gummifera
- Gum-bearing Adenandra
- Gum Adenandra
Description
Adenandra gummifera (also called Cape May, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal scrub and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Adenandra gummifera is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenandra gummifera has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenandra gummifera is a shrub native to South Africa. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Adenandra gummifera
Adenandra gummifera is native to the Caribbean.
Adenandra gummifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenandra gummifera?
Adenandra gummifera
What is the common name of Adenandra gummifera?
Gum-bearing Adenandra
What is the natural habitat of Adenandra gummifera?
Adenandra gummifera is native to South Africa and is found in dry areas
Species in the Adenandra genus
Adenandra acuta,
Adenandra brachyphylla,
Adenandra caledonensis,
Adenandra coriacea,
Adenandra dahlgrenii,
Adenandra fragrans,
Adenandra gracilis,
Adenandra gummifera,
Adenandra lasiantha,
Adenandra marginata,
Adenandra multiflora,
Adenandra mundiaefolia,
Adenandra obtusata,
Adenandra odoratissima,
Adenandra rotundifolia,
Adenandra schlechteri,
Adenandra uniflora,
Adenandra villosa,
Adenandra viscida,
Adenandra fragrans,
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,