Status:
valid
Authors:
Allemão
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Novas Brasil , Andrad. (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533990
Common Names
- Andradea floribunda
- Floribunda Andradea
- Andradea Andradea
Description
Andradea floribunda (also called the Brazilian Flame Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are pinnate, with a leathery texture and a bright green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andradea floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andradea floribunda is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Andradea floribunda
Andradea floribunda can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Andradea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andradea floribunda?
Andradea floribunda
What is the common name of Andradea floribunda?
Brazilian waxflower
What is the native range of Andradea floribunda?
It is native to Brazil.
Species in the Andradea genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,