Andira chigorodensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.T.Penn.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.64: 62 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533975
Common Names
- Andira chigorodensis
- Chigorodensis Andira
- Andira Andira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andira chigorodensis (also called Chigorod Andira, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wetland areas of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in wetland areas of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Andira chigorodensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andira chigorodensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Andira chigorodensis
Andira chigorodensis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Andira chigorodensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andira chigorodensis?
Andira chigorodensis
What is the common name of Andira chigorodensis?
Chigorodensis
What is the natural habitat of Andira chigorodensis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Andira genus
Andira landroana, Andira marauensis, Andira anthelmia, Andira coriacea, Andira cubensis, Andira fraxinifolia, Andira galeottiana, Andira grandistipula, Andira macrothyrsa, Andira micans, Andira micrantha, Andira multistipula, Andira nitida, Andira ormosioides, Andira parviflora, Andira surinamensis, Andira trifoliolata, Andira unifoliolata, Andira vermifuga, Andira zehntneri, Andira inermis, Andira cuiabensis, Andira spectabilis, Andira skolemora, Andira legalis, Andira carvalhoi, Andira cordata, Andira frondosa, Andira chigorodensis, Andira macrocarpa, Andira humilis, Andira cujabensis, Andira tervequinata, Andira jaliscensis, Andira taurotesticulata, Andira praecox,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012193-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Andira chigorodensis R.T.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.