Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
973042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kossinsky

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 2: 91 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972380

Common Names

  • Andrachne stenophylla
  • Narrow-leaved Andrachne
  • Narrowleaf Andrachne

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Description

Andrachne stenophylla (also called Stenophyllous Andrachne, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m, with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and frequent rain.

Uses & Benefits

Andrachne stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Andrachne stenophylla are small and yellow, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrachne stenophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Andrachne stenophylla

Andrachne stenophylla can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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-8962: Based on the initial data import
Konstantin Kosinsky (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kossinsky' in the authors string.