Andrachne filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
972498
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 25: 344 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971836
Common Names
- Andrachne filiformis
- Filiformis Andrachne
- Filiformis Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrachne filiformis (also called 'Wireweed', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and linear in shape. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are round and red. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne filiformis 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
The flower of Andrachne filiformis is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Andrachne filiformis is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid place for germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Andrachne filiformis
Andrachne filiformis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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-8911: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.