''Adenandra'' is a

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shrubs 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 di ...

'': 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 di ...

'' *'' Adenandra dahlgrenii'': 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 di ...

'': 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 di ...

'' *'' Adenandra gummifera'': gummy Chinaflower *''

Adenandra lasiantha ''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 ...

'' *''

Adenandra marginata ''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 di ...

'': 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 di ...

'': Kogelberg Chinaflower *''

Adenandra mundiifolia ''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 di ...

'': resin Chinaflower *''

Adenandra obtusata ''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 di ...

'': glutinous Chinaflower *''

Adenandra odoratissima ''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 di ...

'' *''

Adenandra rotundifolia ''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 di ...

'': roundleaf Chinaflower *''

Adenandra schlechteri ''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 di ...

'' *''

Adenandra uniflora ''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 di ...

'': Chinaflower *''

Adenandra villosa ''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 di ...

'': hairy Chinaflower *''

Adenandra viscida ''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 di ...

'': sticky Chinaflower

References

* Zanthoxyloideae genera Zanthoxyloideae {{Rutaceae-stub