Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vestigipetala
ID:
340384

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 252 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339716

Common Names

  • Andinia vestigipetala
  • Vestigipetala Andinia
  • Andinia Vestigipetala

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis vestigipetala Luer [unknown]
  • Lueranthos vestigipetalus (Luer) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]

Description

Andinia vestigipetala (also called Vestigipetala, 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 vestigipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a variety of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andinia vestigipetala has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andinia vestigipetala 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 vestigipetala

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

Andinia vestigipetala FAQ

What is the common name of Andinia vestigipetala?

Vestigipetala Andinia

What is the natural habitat of Andinia vestigipetala?

It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia

What is the flower color of Andinia vestigipetala?

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-219940: 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.