Andira cuiabensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 15(1): 295. 1862 [15 Jan 1862]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173847
Common Names
- Cuiabá Andira
- Cuiabá-Andira
- Andira-Cuiabá
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira cuiabensis (also called Cuiaba False Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a slender, erect stem and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Andira cuiabensis is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andira cuiabensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Andira cuiabensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Andira cuiabensis
Andira cuiabensis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils. It is typically found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Andira cuiabensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira cuiabensis?
Andira cuiabensis
What is the common name of Andira cuiabensis?
Cuiabá False Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Andira cuiabensis?
Dry, sandy soils in the Cerrado region of Brazil
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-19979: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.