Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
andicola
ID:
1292417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Pax

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 21 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291755



Common Names

  • Reicheella Andicola
  • Andicola Reicheella
  • Reicheella


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Description

Reicheella andicola (also called Andean Reicheella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems with white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Reicheella andicola is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reicheella andicola is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reicheella andicola is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Reicheella andicola

Reicheella andicola can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Reicheella genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6301627: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.