Adenandra

taxobox
name = "Adenandra"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Sapindales
familia = Rutaceae
genus = "Adenandra"
genus_authority = Willd.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = See text.|

"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 distinctive aroma. The name "Adenandra" derives from Greek "aden", a gland; "ander", a man. The leaves are small and almost scale-like, being sessile or subsessile (stalkless of almost stalkless). The conspicuous flowers have five petals, and are pink or white. "Adenandra" are cultivated by gardeners for their ornamental and aromatic value.

pecies

There are around 18 "Adenandra" species, including:
*"Adenandra brachyphylla"
*"Adenandra fragrans" : Anysbuchu
*"Adenandra gummifera"
*"Adenandra mundiifolia"
*"Adenandra obtusata"
*"Adenandra vilosa"
*"Adenandra viscida"
*"Adenandra uniflora" : China flower