Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
fusciflorus
ID:
521673

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

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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.

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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,

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