Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1014 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972391
Common Names
- Andrachne telephioides
- Telephioides Andrachne
- Telephioides Groundcherry
Uses & Benefits
Andrachne telephioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Andrachne telephioides are small and yellow, with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrachne telephioides is a species of plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is also important to protect it from strong winds and direct sunlight.
Where to Find Andrachne telephioides
Andrachne telephioides can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and 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,