Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pendens
ID:
1335403

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295(2): 125 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347857

Common Names

  • Andinia pendens
  • Pendens Andinia
  • Pendens Plant

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Description

Andinia pendens (also called Pendent Andinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a rounded shape, with small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in mountain forests and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Andinia pendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andinia pendens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andinia pendens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet 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 pendens

Andinia pendens is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Andinia pendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andinia pendens?

Andinia pendens

What is the family of Andinia pendens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Andinia pendens?

Pendant andinia

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.