Andira tervequinata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Penn., Aymard & Cuello
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon7: 72 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236585
Common Names
- Andira tervequinata
- Tervequinata Andira
- Andira Tervequinata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira tervequinata (also called Tervequinata Andira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andira tervequinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andira tervequinata is a white or pink color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andira tervequinata is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Andira tervequinata
Andira tervequinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Andira tervequinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira tervequinata?
Andira tervequinata
What is the common name of Andira tervequinata?
Tervequinata Andira
What is the natural habitat of Andira tervequinata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Nidia Cuello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuello' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira tervequinata R.T.Penn., Aymard & Cuello: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.