Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 12: t. 1010 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534160
Common Names
- Andromeda dealbata
- White Bog Rosemary
- White Andromeda
Description
Andromeda dealbata (also called bog rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the bogs of northern Europe and North America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is often found in bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda dealbata is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant, evergreen foliage and produces white flowers in spring. It is also used in landscaping as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda dealbata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda dealbata 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 dealbata
Andromeda dealbata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda dealbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda dealbata?
Andromeda dealbata
What are the common names of Andromeda dealbata?
Hoary Andromeda, White Bog Rosemary
What are the uses of Andromeda dealbata?
It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
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