Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb. & Billb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. 1: 5 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534148
Common Names
- Leather-leaved Andromeda
- Leather-leaved Leatherleaf
- Leather-leaved Bog Rosemary
Description
Andromeda coriifolia (also called Leather-leaved Andromeda, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to North America and Europe. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and bell-shaped, white or pink flowers. It is typically found in moist, acidic soils in bogs, woodlands, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda coriifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Andromeda coriifolia are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda coriifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a cool, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Andromeda coriifolia
Andromeda coriifolia can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda coriifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda coriifolia?
Andromeda coriifolia
What type of plant is Andromeda coriifolia?
Evergreen shrub
What is the growth rate of Andromeda coriifolia?
Slow
Species in the Andromeda genus
Andromeda axillaris,
Andromeda condida,
Andromeda coriifolia,
Andromeda corymbosa,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda crassifolia,
Andromeda cubensis,
Andromeda davisiae,
Andromeda dealbata,
Andromeda elliptica,
Andromeda eucalyptoides,
Andromeda fasciculata,
Andromeda floribunda,
Andromeda fontanesiana,
Andromeda formosa,
Andromeda formosissima,
Andromeda glandulosa,
Andromeda glauca,
Andromeda glaucophylla,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda grandiflora,
Andromeda hahniana,
Andromeda humilis,
Andromeda hypnoides,
Andromeda jamaicensis,
Andromeda jamesiana,
Andromeda japonica,
Andromeda kalmiifolia,
Andromeda lacustris,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda lanceolata,
Andromeda latifolia,
Andromeda laurina,
Andromeda leschenaultii,
Andromeda littoralis,
Andromeda lobbii,
Andromeda longepetiolata,
Andromeda longifolia,
Andromeda lucida,
Andromeda marginata,
Andromeda mariana,
Andromeda meriifolia,
Andromeda mexicana,
Andromeda montana,
Andromeda multiflora,
Andromeda myrsinites,
Andromeda myrtifolia,
Andromeda nereifolia,
Andromeda nummularia,
Species in the Ericaceae family