Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pentamytera
ID:
340379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 251 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339711

Common Names

  • Andinia pentamytera
  • Pentamytera Andinia
  • Andinia Pentamytera

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis pentamytera Luer [unknown]

Description

Andinia pentamytera (also called Pentamytera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small, terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Andinia pentamytera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a variety of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andinia pentamytera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andinia pentamytera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Andinia pentamytera

Andinia pentamytera can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Andinia pentamytera FAQ

What is the common name of Andinia pentamytera?

Pentamytera Andinia

What is the natural habitat of Andinia pentamytera?

It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia

What is the flower color of Andinia pentamytera?

The flowers are yellow with a purple center

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219936: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.