Andira macrothyrsa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.2: 31 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169577
Common Names
- Andira macrothyrsa
- Large-flowered Andira
- Large-flowered Coralwood
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- Andira multistipula peruana Mattos [valid]
Description
Andira macrothyrsa (also called Large-thyrsed Andira, among many other common names) is a tree species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist forests, wet forest edges, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andira macrothyrsa is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andira macrothyrsa is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Andira macrothyrsa is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate drought and is moderately frost-hardy.
Where to Find Andira macrothyrsa
Andira macrothyrsa is native to Central and South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Andira macrothyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira macrothyrsa?
Andira macrothyrsa
What is the common name of Andira macrothyrsa?
Large-Thyrse Andira
What type of plant is Andira macrothyrsa?
Tree
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
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira macrothyrsa Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.