Adina rubella

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Basic Information

Family: Rubiaceae

Genus: adina

Plant ID (slug): adina-rubella

Numeric ID: 4367

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Adina rubella is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, carminative, haemostatic, stimulates the circulation.

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Adina rubella PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Adina rubella is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.