Andira legalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Toledo
Source:
ildis
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo, n.s., f.m., 2: 29 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182252
Common Names
- Andira Legalis
- Andira Tree
- Legalis Andira
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- Vouacapoua legalis (Vell.) Kuntze [valid]
- Lumbricidia legalis Vell. [valid]
- Andira stipulacea Benth. [unknown]
- Vouacapoua frondosa Kuntze [valid]
- Andira frondosa Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
- Andira legalis legalis [unknown]
- Andira legalis maior Toledo [unknown]
Description
Andira legalis (also called Andira, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in dry habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andira legalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andira legalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Andira legalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Andira legalis
Andira legalis is native to the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Andira legalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira legalis?
Andira legalis
What is the common name of Andira legalis?
Legalis Andira
What is the natural habitat of Andira legalis?
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
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
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Joaquim Franco de Toledo (1905-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toledo' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira legalis (Vell.) Toledo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.