Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
1043956

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.Philbrick

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 476 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043294

Common Names

  • Autana andersonii
  • Anderson's Autana
  • Andersonii Autana

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Description

Autana andersonii (also called Anderson's Autana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a low-growing habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Autana andersonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Autana andersonii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed that is covered in a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Autana andersonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plants every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Autana andersonii

Autana andersonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Autana genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100376903: Based on the initial data import
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.