Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Wiehler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1(4): 392. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681167
Common Names
- Andrieuxii Eucodonia
- Wild Olive
- Blue Guarri
Synonyms
- Achimenes andrieuxii DC. [unknown]
- Gloxinia micrantha M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
- Trevirana andrieuxii D.Dietr. [unknown]
Description
Eucodonia andrieuxii (also called Andrieux's Eucodonia, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Eucodonia andrieuxii is used as an ornamental plant and has a wide range of medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eucodonia andrieuxii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucodonia andrieuxii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Eucodonia andrieuxii
Eucodonia andrieuxii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Species in the Eucodonia genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
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Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,