Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
534658

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


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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.

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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,