Andira — 17 species
Botanical species in the genus Andira recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Andira anthelmia
Andira anthelmia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position and also in dappled shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile soil, and is tolerant of seasonal flooding. A fairly fast-growing plant, able to reach a height of around 2.5 metres within 2 years from seed.
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Andira coriacea
Andira coriacea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Andira cujabensis
Andira cujabensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Succeeds in both clayey and sandy soils so long as they are well-drained. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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Andira fraxinifolia
Andira fraxinifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth, able to reach a height of around 2.5 metres within 2 years from seed. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Andira galeottiana
Andira galeottiana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows well in a sunny position. Tolerant of wet soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Andira inermis
Andira inermis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Andira inermis is native to lowland tropical areas, especially along the sides of rivers, it grows best in lowlands that are periodically inundated. It succeeds best at elevations ranging from sea level to 400 metres, though it can be found as high as 900 metres. It is found mainly in areas where the temperature varies from 28 to 35°c, and annual rainfall from 2,500 to 6,500 mm, though it can also succeed in drier areas of savannah vegetation.
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Andira legalis
Andira legalis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Young plants usually establish and grow away moderately well. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Andira nitida
Andira nitida
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Andira surinamensis
Andira surinamensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Plants have a moderate rate of growth. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Andira vermifuga
Andira vermifuga
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Andira vermifuga is found primarily in seasonally dry regions. Plants are able to resprout from their roots. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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