Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer & R.Escobar) Karremans & S.Vieira-Uribe
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295(2): 124 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347834
Common Names
- Andinia composita
- Composita Andinia
- Composita Plant
Description
Andinia composita (also called Composite Andinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in high-altitude grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Andinia composita is a species of flowering plant that is often used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. The flowers of Andinia composita are used to make fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food and beverage products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andinia composita has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andinia composita is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Andinia composita
Andinia composita is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Andinia composita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andinia composita?
Andinia composita
What is the common name of Andinia composita?
Mountain daisy
What is the natural habitat of Andinia composita?
Andinia composita is found in the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Species in the Andinia genus
Andinia dalstroemii,
Andinia hystricosa,
Andinia ibex,
Andinia lappacea,
Andinia panica,
Andinia pentamytera,
Andinia pogonion,
Andinia schizopogon,
Andinia trimytera,
Andinia vestigipetala,
Andinia hirtzii,
Andinia dielsii,
Andinia pensilis,
Andinia sunchubambensis,
Andinia wayqechensis,
Andinia dactyla,
Andinia lueri,
Andinia nummularia,
Andinia stalactites,
Andinia ariasiana,
Andinia auriculata,
Andinia bifida,
Andinia cardiocheila,
Andinia catella,
Andinia caveroi,
Andinia chaoae,
Andinia chelosepala,
Andinia chilopsis,
Andinia ciliaris,
Andinia composita,
Andinia cordilabia,
Andinia dentata,
Andinia destituta,
Andinia erepsis,
Andinia exigua,
Andinia geminipetala,
Andinia hippocrepica,
Andinia irrasa,
Andinia lunaris,
Andinia lunatocheila,
Andinia lupula,
Andinia lynniana,
Andinia macrotica,
Andinia micropetala,
Andinia mongei,
Andinia monilia,
Andinia montis-rotundi,
Andinia octocornuta,
Andinia ortiziana,
Andinia pendens,
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,