Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
534843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 13: 395 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534175

Common Names

  • Andromeda formosa
  • Beautiful Bog Rosemary
  • Beautiful Andromeda

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Description

Andromeda formosa (also called Handsome 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 formosa 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 formosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andromeda formosa 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 formosa

Andromeda formosa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Andromeda formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andromeda formosa?

Andromeda formosa

What is the common name of Andromeda formosa?

Beautiful Bog Rosemary

What type of plant is Andromeda formosa?

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