Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer & J.Portilla) Karremans & S.Vieira-Uribe
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295(2): 124 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347843
Common Names
- Andinia geminipetala
- Geminipetala Andinia
- Geminipetala Plant
Description
Andinia geminipetala (also called Twin-petalled Andinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in high-altitude grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Andinia geminipetala is a species of flowering plant that is often used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. The flowers of Andinia geminipetala are used to make fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food and beverage products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andinia geminipetala has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andinia geminipetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Andinia geminipetala
Andinia geminipetala is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Andinia geminipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andinia geminipetala?
Andinia geminipetala
What is the family of Andinia geminipetala?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Andinia geminipetala?
Twin-petaled andinia
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,