Adina cordifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Adina |
Species: | A. cordifolia
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Binomial name | |
Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) Brandis[1]
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Adina cordifolia, synonym Haldina cordifolia, is a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to southern Asia, from India east to China and Vietnam and south to Peninsular Malaysia.[1]
Adina cordifolia is a deciduous tree that can grow well over 20 metres high. The flowers may be insignificant individually but can be seen as attractive when they bloom together in inflorescences with a circumference of 20–30 mm. They are usually yellow often tinged with a shade of pink. A. cordifolia usually blossoms during winter (dry season) months. The bark of the tree acts as an antiseptic.[citation needed]
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At Ananthagiri Hills, in Rangareddy district of Andhra Pradesh, India
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At Ananthagiri Hills, in Rangareddy district of Andhra Pradesh, India
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At Ananthagiri Hills, in Rangareddy district of Andhra Pradesh, India
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Trunk at Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
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Trunk at Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
References
- ^ a b c "Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) Brandis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-03-18.