Andira praecox - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arroyo ex R.T.Penn.
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.64: 109 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268173
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira praecox (also called 'Early Andira' and 'Early Legume', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andira praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andira praecox has yellow flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Andira praecox is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Andira praecox
Andira praecox is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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
Mary Therese Kalin Arroyo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arroyo' in the authors string.
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira praecox Arroyo ex R.T.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.