Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
972059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 260 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971397

Common Names

  • Andrachne Afghanica
  • Afghan Andrachne
  • Afghan Acalypha

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Uses & Benefits

Andrachne afghanica 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

Andrachne afghanica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrachne afghanica 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 Andrachne afghanica

Andrachne afghanica is native to Afghanistan and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8868: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.