''Adenandra'' is a

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s of the family

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, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to

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. The plants are related to the

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family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a distinctive aroma. The name ''Adenandra'' derives from

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''aden'', a gland; ''ander'', a man. The leaves are small and almost scale-like, being

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or subsessile (stalkless of almost stalkless). The conspicuous flowers have five petals, and are pink or white. ''Adenandra'' are cultivated by

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s for their ornamental and aromatic value.

Species

There are around 18 ''Adenandra'' species, including: *''

Adenandra acuta ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

'': pointy Chinaflower *'' Adenandra brachyphylla'': shortleaf Chinaflower *''

Adenandra coriacea ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

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Adenandra dahlgrenii ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

'': Aynsberg Chinaflower *''

Adenandra fragrans ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

'': smelly Chinaflower *''

Adenandra gracilis ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

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Adenandra gummifera ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

'': gummy Chinaflower *'' Adenandra lasiantha'' *'' Adenandra marginata'': loose Chinaflower *''

Adenandra multiflora ''Adenandra'' is a genus of evergreen shrubs of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as buchu (plural buchus). The genus is native to South Africa. The plants are related to the citrus family, and have oil glands in the leaves which give off a dis ...

'': Kogelberg Chinaflower *'' Adenandra mundiifolia'': resin Chinaflower *'' Adenandra obtusata'': glutinous Chinaflower *'' Adenandra odoratissima'' *'' Adenandra rotundifolia'': roundleaf Chinaflower *'' Adenandra schlechteri'' *'' Adenandra uniflora'': Chinaflower *'' Adenandra villosa'': hairy Chinaflower *'' Adenandra viscida'': sticky Chinaflower

References

* Zanthoxyloideae genera Zanthoxyloideae {{Rutaceae-stub