Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.2: 30 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169580
Common Names
- Andira multistipula
- Many-stipuled Andira
- Multi-stipuled Andira
Synonyms
- Andira multistipula multistipula [unknown]
Description
Andira multistipula (also called Pink Andira, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves, pink flowers, and fruits with a single seed. It is found in moist and wet forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Andira multistipula 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 multistipula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andira multistipula 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 multistipula
Andira multistipula is native to Central and South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Andira multistipula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira multistipula?
Andira multistipula
What is the common name of Andira multistipula?
Many-Stipuled Andira
What type of plant is Andira multistipula?
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