Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl ex Ettingsh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Blan.Skel. Dikot. 94, f. 56 1861
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231087
Common Names
- Andromeda longepetiolata
- Longepetiolata Andromeda
- Long-petioled Andromeda
Description
Andromeda longepetiolata (also called long-petioled andromeda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda longepetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda longepetiolata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters during the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andromeda longepetiolata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Andromeda longepetiolata
Andromeda longepetiolata can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Andromeda longepetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda longepetiolata?
Andromeda longepetiolata
What is the common name of Andromeda longepetiolata?
Long-petioled Andromeda
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda longepetiolata?
Tropical forests of Madagascar
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