Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 150 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329452
Common Names
- Mandon's Aa
- Aa Mandonii
- Aa Mandoni
Synonyms
- Altensteinia mandonii Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Aa mandonii (also called Mandon's Aa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aa mandonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of dry conditions. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aa mandonii is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aa mandonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aa mandonii
Aa mandonii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Aa mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aa mandonii?
Aa mandonii
What are the common names of Aa mandonii?
Mandon's Aa
What is the native range of Aa mandonii?
South America
Species in the Aa genus
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,