Zannichellia andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
802206
Status:
valid
Authors:
Holm-Niels. & R.R.Haynes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 17 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801540
Common Names
- Zannichellia Andina
- Andean Zannichellia
- Zannichellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zannichellia andina (also called Andean Zannichellia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, glossy, dark green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 10 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Zannichellia andina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zannichellia andina has small, yellow-green flowers with long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Zannichellia andina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Zannichellia andina
Zannichellia andina is native to South America, especially in Colombia and Ecuador.
Zannichellia andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zannichellia andina?
Zannichellia andina
What type of plant is Zannichellia andina?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Zannichelliaceae.
Where is Zannichellia andina found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Zannichellia genus
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Lauritz Holm-Nielsen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holm-Niels.' in the authors string.
Robert Ralph Haynes (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Haynes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287155-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.