Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 884 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971442
Common Names
- Andrachne Aspera
- Aspera Andrachne
- Rough Andrachne
Description
Andrachne aspera (also called Rough-leaved Andrachne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andrachne aspera is small and 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrachne aspera is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Andrachne aspera
Andrachne aspera is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Andrachne genus
Andrachne afghanica,
Andrachne aspera,
Andrachne brittonii,
Andrachne buschiana,
Andrachne ephemera,
Andrachne fedtschenkoi,
Andrachne filiformis,
Andrachne fragilis,
Andrachne fruticulosa,
Andrachne maroccana,
Andrachne merxmuelleri,
Andrachne microphylla,
Andrachne minutifolia,
Andrachne pulvinata,
Andrachne pusilla,
Andrachne pygmaea,
Andrachne ramosa,
Andrachne reflexa,
Andrachne schweinfurthii,
Andrachne stenophylla,
Andrachne telephioides,
Andrachne virgatenuis,
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,