Andersonia setifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifolia
ID:
534629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 252 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533961
Common Names
- Andersonia setifolia
- Setifolia Andersonia
- Andersonia Andersonia
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- Sprengelia setifolia (Benth.) F.Muell. [valid]
- Sprengelia macronema F.Muell. [valid]
- Andersonia macronema F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Andersonia setifolia (also called Bristly-leaved Andersonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wetland areas of South America. It has long, narrow leaves with bristly hairs and white flowers. It is found in wetland areas of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Andersonia setifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andersonia setifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly until it takes root.
Where to Find Andersonia setifolia
Andersonia setifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands.
Andersonia setifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andersonia setifolia?
Andersonia setifolia
What is the common name of Andersonia setifolia?
Andersonia
What is the family of Andersonia setifolia?
Asteraceae
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.