Andersonia carinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
534597
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 108 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533929
Common Names
- Andersonia carinata
- Carinata Andersonia
- Carinata Andersonia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andersonia carinata (also called Keeled 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 carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its leaves are used as fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andersonia carinata 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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Andersonia carinata is a perennial herb with a woody base. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Andersonia carinata
Andersonia carinata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in dry and rocky habitats.
Andersonia carinata FAQ
What are the common uses of Andersonia carinata?
Andersonia carinata is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
What is the growth rate of Andersonia carinata?
Andersonia carinata has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type suitable for Andersonia carinata?
Andersonia carinata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
Species in the Andersonia genus
Andersonia annelsii, Andersonia aristata, Andersonia auriculata, Andersonia axilliflora, Andersonia barbata, Andersonia bifida, Andersonia brachyanthera, Andersonia brevifolia, Andersonia caerulea, Andersonia carinata, Andersonia echinocephala, Andersonia ferricola, Andersonia geniculata, Andersonia gracilis, Andersonia grandiflora, Andersonia hammersleyana, Andersonia heterophylla, Andersonia involucrata, Andersonia latiflora, Andersonia lehmanniana, Andersonia longifolia, Andersonia macranthera, Andersonia micrantha, Andersonia parvifolia, Andersonia pauciflora, Andersonia pinaster, Andersonia redolens, Andersonia setifolia, Andersonia simplex, Andersonia sprengelioides,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Leslie Watson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Watson' in the authors string.