Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
657313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reiche) R.A.Rodr. & Quezada

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 48: 112 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656645

Common Names

  • Andean Winter's Bark
  • Drimys andina
  • Andean Winter's Bark

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Synonyms

  • Drimys winteri andina Reiche [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri andina (Reiche) Hauman [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri quinoensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Drimys andina (also called Andean Winter's Bark, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to tropical Africa. It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing to 15 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Drimys andina is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drimys andina are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimys andina is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Drimys andina

Drimys andina is native to the Andes Mountains, from Venezuela to Bolivia, at elevations of 1,500-3,500 m.

Drimys andina FAQ

What is the common name of Drimys andina?

Andean Winter's Bark

What type of plant is Drimys andina?

Evergreen Tree

What is the scientific name of Drimys andina?

Drimys andina

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777888: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
Max Quezada (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quezada' in the authors string.
Roberto A. Rodríguez (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Rodr.' in the authors string.