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
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.
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 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,