Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
andina
ID:
1335235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ciald.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 846 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347689

Common Names

  • Tetraglochin andina
  • Andean Tetraglochin
  • Tetraglochin andina

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Description

Tetraglochin andina (also called Andina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraglochin andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraglochin andina has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraglochin andina is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Tetraglochin andina

Tetraglochin andina is native to South America and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Tetraglochin andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraglochin andina?

Tetraglochin andina

What is the common name of Tetraglochin andina?

Andean Tetraglochin

Where is Tetraglochin andina native to?

South America

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Ana María Cialdella (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ciald.' in the authors string.