Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
andringitrensis
ID:
538071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 402 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537403

Common Names

  • Anisostachya andringitrensis
  • Andringitra Anisostachya
  • Andringitrensis Anisostachya

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Description

Anisostachya andringitrensis (also called Andringitra Anisostachya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anisostachya andringitrensis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisostachya andringitrensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisostachya andringitrensis is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers moist soils and partial shade.

Where to Find Anisostachya andringitrensis

Anisostachya andringitrensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in montane and submontane forests.

Anisostachya andringitrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisostachya andringitrensis?

Anisostachya andringitrensis

What is the common name of Anisostachya andringitrensis?

Grass

Where is Anisostachya andringitrensis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Anisostachya genus

Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45271-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.