Status:
valid
Authors:
Meerb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Pl. Select. Icon. Pict. : t. 25 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534190
Common Names
- Bog Rosemary
- Marsh Andromedas
- Mountain Pink
Description
Andromeda grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered 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 grandiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, infections, and inflammation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda grandiflora has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Andromeda grandiflora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, acidic soils.
Andromeda grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda grandiflora?
Andromeda grandiflora
What is the common name of Andromeda grandiflora?
Large-flowered Bog Rosemary
What type of plant is Andromeda grandiflora?
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