Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
virgatenuis
ID:
973125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 264 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972463

Common Names

  • Andrachne virgatenuis
  • Virgatenuis Andrachne
  • Andrachne Palm

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Description

Andrachne virgatenuis (also called 'Virgin Hair', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has small, yellow-green flowers and is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky woodlands and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andrachne virgatenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andrachne virgatenuis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrachne virgatenuis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Andrachne virgatenuis

Andrachne virgatenuis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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-8970: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.