Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
andicola
ID:
215750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Studia Phytologica 41. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215079



Common Names

  • Horvatia andicola
  • Andicola Horvatia
  • Andicola Horva


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Description

Horvatia andicola (also called 'Andean Horvatia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horvatia andicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horvatia andicola has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horvatia andicola is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Horvatia andicola

Horvatia andicola is native to South America and can be found in wet, shady areas of lowland tropical rainforests.

Horvatia andicola FAQ

What is Horvatia andicola?

Horvatia andicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Horvatia andicola grow?

Horvatia andicola is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Horvatia andicola prefer?

Horvatia andicola prefers dry, rocky soils in full sun.

Species in the Horvatia genus

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,

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