Andrachne pulvinata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
972869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 267 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972207
Common Names
- Pulvinata Andrachne
- Andrachne pulvinata
- Palmilla
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Andrachne pulvinata (also called Velvet Andrachne, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the Caribbean islands of Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Lesser Antilles. It is a small shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with velvety leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne pulvinata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber for making baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andrachne pulvinata is a yellowish-green, with a white center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Andrachne pulvinata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, then replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Andrachne pulvinata
Andrachne pulvinata is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, and is common in the Amazon basin.
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-8946: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.