Andira cujabensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 295 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054175
Common Names
- Andira cujabensis
- Cujaba Andira
- Cujaba Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira cujabensis (also called cujaba false indigo, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has pinnate leaves, with leaflets that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is native to South America, and is found in dry prairies and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Andira cujabensis is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andira cujabensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are flat, oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andira cujabensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Andira cujabensis
Andira cujabensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in dry, open habitats.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira cujabensis Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.