Andira micans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub. ex Glaz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53(Mém. 3b): 151, nomen. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169578
Common Names
- Andira micans
- Glittering Andira
- Glittering Coralwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira micans (also called Shining 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 micans 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 micans 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 micans 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 micans
Andira micans is native to Central and South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Andira micans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira micans?
Andira micans
What is the common name of Andira micans?
Shiny Andira
What type of plant is Andira micans?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-15877: Based on the initial data import
Auguste François Marie Glaziou (1828-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glaz.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.