Status:
valid
Authors:
Dümmer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 328 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519801
Common Names
- Adenandra schlechteri
- Schlechter's Adenandra
- Schlechter Adenandra
Description
Adenandra schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Adenandra, 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 schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenandra schlechteri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenandra schlechteri is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Adenandra schlechteri
Adenandra schlechteri is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape provinces.
Adenandra schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenandra schlechteri?
Adenandra schlechteri
What is the common name of Adenandra schlechteri?
Schlechter's Adenandra
What is the natural habitat of Adenandra schlechteri?
Adenandra schlechteri 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,