Heteropterys andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
1268977
Status:
valid
Authors:
Amorim
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 218 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268315
Common Names
- Heteropterys andina
- Andean Heteropterys
- Andean Heteropterys Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heteropterys andina (also called Andean Heteropterys, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a clump. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks. Its leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Heteropterys andina is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteropterys andina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, white hairs.
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Heteropterys andina can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Heteropterys andina
Heteropterys andina is native to Peru.
Heteropterys andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteropterys andina?
Heteropterys andina
What is the common name of Heteropterys andina?
Andean Heteropterys
What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys andina?
Moist forests, along streams and rivers
Species in the Heteropterys genus
Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50231780: Based on the initial data import
André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.