Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Doucette & Janovec
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Internet Orchid Sp. Photo Encycl. Nomencl. Notes 4a(1): [1] (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330616
Common Names
- Sunchubambensis Andinia
- Andinia Sunchubambensis
- Sunchubambensis Andinia Tree
Description
Andinia sunchubambensis (also called Sunchubamba Andinia, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, fleshy, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Andinia sunchubambensis is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andinia sunchubambensis is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andinia sunchubambensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Andinia sunchubambensis
Andinia sunchubambensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South Africa.
Andinia sunchubambensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andinia sunchubambensis?
Andinia sunchubambensis
What is the common name of Andinia sunchubambensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Andinia sunchubambensis?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
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
John Paul Janovec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janovec' in the authors string.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.