Andersonia simplex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
534630
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stschegl.) Druce
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 604 (1916 publ. 1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533962
Common Names
- Andersonia simplex
- Simplex Andersonia
- Andersonia Andersonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sprengelia homalostoma (Benth.) F.Muell. [valid]
- Andersonia homatostoma Benth. [valid]
Description
Andersonia simplex (also called Simple Andersonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wetland areas of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with simple petals. It is found in wetland areas of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Andersonia simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex
Andersonia simplex is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands.
Andersonia simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andersonia simplex?
Andersonia simplex
What is the common name of Andersonia simplex?
Andersonia
What is the family of Andersonia simplex?
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 Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Sergei Sergeyevich Sheglejev (1820-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stschegl.' in the authors string.