Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
andrieuxii
ID:
562357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 30: 715 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561689

Common Names

  • Bdallophytum andrieuxii
  • Andrieux's Bdallophytum
  • Andrieux's Thread-stemmed Bulbophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Scytanthus andrieuxii (Eichler) Solms [unknown]
  • Cytinus andrieuxii (Eichler) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Hypocistis andrieuxii (Eichler) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bdallophytum andrieuxii (also called Andrieux's Bdallophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bdallophytum andrieuxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bdallophytum andrieuxii is a yellowish-green, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bdallophytum andrieuxii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Bdallophytum andrieuxii

Bdallophytum andrieuxii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Bdallophytum andrieuxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?

Bdallophytum andrieuxii

What is the common name of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?

Andrieux's Bdallophytum

What is the natural habitat of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?

Tropical forests in Central and South America

References