Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brachystachys
ID:
823662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Sperling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 3 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822996



Common Names

  • Anredera Brachystachys
  • Brachystachys Anredera
  • Brachystachys Madeira Vine


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Description

Anredera brachystachys (also called Short-spike Anredera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anredera brachystachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anredera brachystachys has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anredera brachystachys is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Anredera brachystachys

Anredera brachystachys can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360633: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.
Calvin Ross Sperling (1957-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sperling' in the authors string.