Andersonia sprengelioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprengelioides
ID:
534632
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 553 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533964
Common Names
- Andersonia sprengelioides
- Sprengelioides Andersonia
- Andersonia Andersonia
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- Sprengelia andersonii F.Muell. [valid]
- Andersonia fraseri Sond. [valid]
- Andersonia patens Sond. [valid]
- Andersonia sprengelioides patens (Sond.) Diels & E.Pritz. [valid]
Description
Andersonia sprengelioides (also called Sprengelioid 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 sprengelioid bracts. It is found in wetland areas of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Andersonia sprengelioides 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 sprengelioides 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 sprengelioides
Andersonia sprengelioides is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands.
Andersonia sprengelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andersonia sprengelioides?
Andersonia sprengelioides
What is the common name of Andersonia sprengelioides?
Andersonia
What is the family of Andersonia sprengelioides?
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.