Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50(1): 59. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533993
Common Names
- Andreadoxa flava
- Flava Andreadoxa
- Andreadoxa Andreadoxa
Description
Andreadoxa flava (also called the Yellow-flowered Andreadoxa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, with a leathery texture and a bright green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Andreadoxa flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andreadoxa flava is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Andreadoxa flava
Andreadoxa flava can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Andreadoxa flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andreadoxa flava?
Andreadoxa flava
What is the common name of Andreadoxa flava?
Yellow andreadoxa
What is the native range of Andreadoxa flava?
It is native to Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Andreadoxa genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,