Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
534681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Taxon 48: 740 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534013



Common Names

  • Andriana coursii
  • Coursii Andriana
  • Andriana Andriana


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Description

Andriana coursii (also called the Cours' Andriana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, with a leathery texture and a bright green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Andriana coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andriana coursii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Andriana coursii

Andriana coursii can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Andriana coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andriana coursii?

Andriana coursii

What is the common name of Andriana coursii?

Cours' andriana

What is the native range of Andriana coursii?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637006: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.