Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
534586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 25 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533918

Common Names

  • Andersonia aristata
  • Aristate Andersonia
  • Aristate False-broom

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Synonyms

  • Sprengelia aristata F.Muell. [valid]
  • Antherocephala drummondii DC. [valid]

Description

Andersonia aristata (also called Bristly Andersonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny habitats, such as riverbanks, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Andersonia aristata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andersonia aristata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andersonia aristata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Andersonia aristata

Andersonia aristata is native to South Africa.

Andersonia aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andersonia aristata?

Andersonia aristata

What is the common name of Andersonia aristata?

Andersonia

What is the family of Andersonia aristata?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ericaceae family