Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dactyla
ID:
1335298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Karremans & S.Vieira-Uribe

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 33: 114 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347752

Common Names

  • Andinia dactyla
  • Dactyla Andinia
  • Dactyla Daisy

Searching for Andinia dactyla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Andinia dactyla (also called 'Finger Cactus', among many other common names) is a cactus species native to South America. It is a small, columnar cactus with four to five ribs and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has yellowish-green spines and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Andinia dactyla is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andinia dactyla is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

Searching for Andinia dactyla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Andinia dactyla

Andinia dactyla is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Andinia dactyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andinia dactyla?

Andinia dactyla

What is the common name of Andinia dactyla?

Dactyla Andinia

Where is Andinia dactyla found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Ecuador.

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,

References

Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.
Sebastián Vieira Uribe (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vieira-Uribe' in the authors string.