Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
brachyandra
ID:
606787

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 15: 41 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606119



Common Names

  • Brachyandra Wachendorfia
  • Brachyandra Bromeliad
  • Wachendorfia Brachyandra


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Description

Wachendorfia brachyandra (also called Short-stemmed Wachendorfia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Wachendorfia brachyandra is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Wachendorfia brachyandra is small, yellow in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black, and shiny. The seedling is a small, thin, and light green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wachendorfia brachyandra is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Wachendorfia brachyandra

Wachendorfia brachyandra is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Wachendorfia brachyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wachendorfia brachyandra?

Wachendorfia brachyandra

What is the common name of Wachendorfia brachyandra?

Short-stemmed Wachendorfia

What is the natural habitat of Wachendorfia brachyandra?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-272227: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.