Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 93 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725603
Common Names
- Huanaca Andina
- Andina Wax Plant
- Andina Hindu Rope Plant
Synonyms
- Schizeilema trilobatum Domin [unknown]
- Azorella andina Drude [unknown]
- Azorella trilobata Dusén [unknown]
- Trisciadium andinum Phil. [unknown]
Description
Huanaca andina (also called Andean Hua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical forests. The plant has a woody stem with oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Huanaca andina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huanaca andina has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huanaca andina can be propagated by taking stem cuttings from mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Huanaca andina
Huanaca andina is native to South America and can be found in nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers.
Huanaca andina FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Huanaca andina?
Huanaca andina prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light for Huanaca andina?
Huanaca andina prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Huanaca andina?
Huanaca andina should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
Species in the Huanaca genus
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,