Andrachne maroccana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
972696
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ball
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 205 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972034
Common Names
- Maroccana Andrachne
- Andrachne Maroccana
- Maroccana Andrachnes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrachne maroccana (also called Maroccana palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andrachne maroccana has small yellow flowers with a single petal and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andrachne maroccana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Andrachne maroccana
Andrachne maroccana is native to Morocco. It is 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8930: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.