Andira carvalhoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Penn. & H.C.Lima
Source:
ildis
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.50: 559 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193607
Common Names
- Andira carvalhoi
- Carvalho's Andira
- Carvalho's False Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira carvalhoi (also called Carvalho's Andira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats. It is a medium-sized tree with a height of up to 20 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are white or yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Andira carvalhoi is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, and fragrant. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Andira carvalhoi is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Andira carvalhoi
Andira carvalhoi is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforest areas in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Andira carvalhoi FAQ
What is the common name of Andira carvalhoi?
Carvalho's Andira
What is the natural habitat of Andira carvalhoi?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South America.
What is the medicinal use of Andira carvalhoi?
The bark is used to treat fever and inflammation.
Species in the Andira genus
Andira landroana, Andira marauensis, Andira anthelmia, Andira coriacea, Andira cubensis, Andira fraxinifolia, Andira galeottiana, Andira grandistipula, Andira macrothyrsa, Andira micans, Andira micrantha, Andira multistipula, Andira nitida, Andira ormosioides, Andira parviflora, Andira surinamensis, Andira trifoliolata, Andira unifoliolata, Andira vermifuga, Andira zehntneri, Andira inermis, Andira cuiabensis, Andira spectabilis, Andira skolemora, Andira legalis, Andira carvalhoi, Andira cordata, Andira frondosa, Andira chigorodensis, Andira macrocarpa, Andira humilis, Andira cujabensis, Andira tervequinata, Andira jaliscensis, Andira taurotesticulata, Andira praecox,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira carvalhoi R.T.Penn. & H.C.Lima: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.