Common Medicineplant
Adenostemma lavenia
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, China, Guam, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Japan, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Pakistan, Palau, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, United States
iNaturalist: © shiwalee (iNaturalist #39963794)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Adenostemma
- Species:
- Adenostemma lavenia
- USDA Symbol:
- ADLA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- insects
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats near water bodies