Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 187 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521005
Common Names
- Adiscanthus Fusciflorus
- Fusciflorus Adiscanthus
- Adiscanthus Fusciflorus
Description
Adiscanthus fusciflorus (also called Brown-flowered Adiscanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. It has a rounded habit and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Adiscanthus fusciflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adiscanthus fusciflorus has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adiscanthus fusciflorus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Adiscanthus fusciflorus
Adiscanthus fusciflorus is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-2,000 meters.
Adiscanthus fusciflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adiscanthus fusciflorus?
Adiscanthus fusciflorus
What is the family of Adiscanthus fusciflorus?
Asteraceae
What are the common names of Adiscanthus fusciflorus?
Fuscous-flowered adiscanthus
Species in the Adiscanthus genus
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,