Andrachne fragilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
972509
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 159 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971847
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Andrachne fragilis (also called 'Fragile 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 fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Andrachne fragilis are white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval leaves.
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Andrachne fragilis 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 fragilis
Andrachne fragilis 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-8912: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.