Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
174471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Endl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
W.G.Walpers, Repert. Bot. Syst.1: 843 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173800

Common Names

  • Insignis Aldina
  • Aldina Insignis
  • Aldina Insignis Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aldina insignis insignis [unknown]
  • Allania insignis Benth. [valid]
  • Aldina insignis retusa Cowan [unknown]

Description

Aldina insignis (also called showy aldina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aldina insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aldina insignis is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldina insignis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Aldina insignis

Aldina insignis can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Aldina insignis FAQ

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Distinguished Aldina

What type of plant is Aldina insignis?

Tree

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.