Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
972914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 262 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972252

Common Names

  • Andrachne Ramosa
  • Ramosa Palm
  • Ramosa Andrachne

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Description

Andrachne ramosa (also called Branched Andrachne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a small, spreading, evergreen shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in). It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Andrachne ramosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andrachne ramosa is yellowish-green, with a short, tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrachne ramosa is a species of palm native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Andrachne ramosa

Andrachne ramosa is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It is found in moist tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

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-8950: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.