Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pensilis
ID:
972029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 6 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971367



Common Names

  • Andinia pensilis
  • Pensilis Andinia
  • Pendulous Andinia


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Uses & Benefits

Andinia pensilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andinia pensilis is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andinia pensilis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer.

Where to Find Andinia pensilis

Andinia pensilis is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

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-8865: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.