Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lappacea
ID:
340377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 251 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339709



Common Names

  • Andinia lappacea
  • Lappacea Andinia
  • Andinia Lappacea


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis lappacea Luer [unknown]

Description

Andinia lappacea (also called Lappacea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small, terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Andinia lappacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a variety of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andinia lappacea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andinia lappacea is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not always reliable.

Where to Find Andinia lappacea

Andinia lappacea can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Andinia lappacea FAQ

What is the common name of Andinia lappacea?

Lappacea Andinia

What is the natural habitat of Andinia lappacea?

It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia

What is the flower color of Andinia lappacea?

The flowers are yellow with a purple center

Species in the Andinia genus

Andinia dalstroemii, Andinia hystricosa, Andinia ibex, Andinia lappacea, Andinia panica, Andinia pentamytera, Andinia pogonion, Andinia schizopogon, Andinia trimytera, Andinia vestigipetala, Andinia hirtzii, Andinia dielsii, Andinia pensilis, Andinia sunchubambensis, Andinia wayqechensis, Andinia dactyla, Andinia lueri, Andinia nummularia, Andinia stalactites, Andinia ariasiana, Andinia auriculata, Andinia bifida, Andinia cardiocheila, Andinia catella, Andinia caveroi, Andinia chaoae, Andinia chelosepala, Andinia chilopsis, Andinia ciliaris, Andinia composita, Andinia cordilabia, Andinia dentata, Andinia destituta, Andinia erepsis, Andinia exigua, Andinia geminipetala, Andinia hippocrepica, Andinia irrasa, Andinia lunaris, Andinia lunatocheila, Andinia lupula, Andinia lynniana, Andinia macrotica, Andinia micropetala, Andinia mongei, Andinia monilia, Andinia montis-rotundi, Andinia octocornuta, Andinia ortiziana, Andinia pendens,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219934: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.