Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
520499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 101 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519831

Common Names

  • Adenandra viscida
  • Viscid Adenandra
  • Sticky Adenandra

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Synonyms

  • Adenandra bartlingiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Adenandra uniflora heterophylla Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Adenandra viscida coliata Dummer [unknown]
  • Diosma viscida D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Glandulifolia viscida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Adenandra viscida (also called Viscid 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 rocky areas and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Adenandra viscida 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 viscida 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenandra viscida 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 viscida

Adenandra viscida is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape provinces.

Adenandra viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenandra viscida?

Adenandra viscida

What is the common name of Adenandra viscida?

Viscid Adenandra

What is the natural habitat of Adenandra viscida?

Adenandra viscida is native to South Africa and is found in dry areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621297: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.