Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
923480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2011: 111 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922815



Common Names

  • Androlepis Fragrans
  • Fragrans Androlepis
  • Fragrant Androlepis


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Description

Androlepis fragrans (also called Fragrant Androlepis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves and produces small, bright purple flowers. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Androlepis fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androlepis fragrans is a small, white flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androlepis fragrans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Androlepis fragrans

Androlepis fragrans is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Species in the Androlepis genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115740-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].