Andromeda eucalyptoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 518 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534167
Common Names
- Andromeda eucalyptoides
- Eucalyptus-Leaved Andromeda
- Eucalyptus Bog Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andromeda eucalyptoides (also called Eucalyptus-Leaved Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with leathery, linear leaves and small, bell-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to North America and found in wet, acidic soils in bogs and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda eucalyptoides 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 eucalyptoides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andromeda eucalyptoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a cold frame or greenhouse. It can be grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Where to Find Andromeda eucalyptoides
Andromeda eucalyptoides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda eucalyptoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda eucalyptoides?
Andromeda eucalyptoides
What is the common name of Andromeda eucalyptoides?
Eucalyptus Andromeda
What type of plant is Andromeda eucalyptoides?
Evergreen shrub
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
References
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.