Andira micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg.2: 48 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169579
Common Names
- Andira micrantha
- Small-flowered Andira
- Tiny-flowered Andira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira micrantha (also called Small-flowered 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha
Andira micrantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Andira micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira micrantha?
Andira micrantha
What is the common name of Andira micrantha?
Small-Flowered Andira
What type of plant is Andira micrantha?
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 micrantha Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.