Andromeda corymbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huguenin ex Colla
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
ex Colla, Herb. Pedem. iv. 73 (1835).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534149
Common Names
- Andromeda corymbosa
- Mountain-Heath
- Bog Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andromeda corymbosa (also called Cluster-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 corymbosa 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 corymbosa are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Andromeda corymbosa 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 corymbosa
Andromeda corymbosa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda corymbosa?
Andromeda corymbosa
What type of plant is Andromeda corymbosa?
Evergreen shrub
What is the growth rate of Andromeda corymbosa?
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,