Andrachne fedtschenkoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fedtschenkoi
ID:
972487
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kossinsky
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 2: 89 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971825
Common Names
- Andrachne fedtschenkoi
- Fedtschenkoi Andrachne
- Fedtschenkoi Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrachne fedtschenkoi (also called Fedtschenko's andrachne, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne fedtschenkoi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andrachne fedtschenkoi has white, tubular flowers with five lobes. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andrachne fedtschenkoi is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a slow-growing plant that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds can be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Andrachne fedtschenkoi
Andrachne fedtschenkoi is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8910: Based on the initial data import
Konstantin Kosinsky (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kossinsky' in the authors string.