Andromeda longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 293 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534227
Common Names
- Andromeda longifolia
- Long-Leaved Andromeda
- Long-Leaved Bog Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andromeda longifolia (also called Long-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 longifolia is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a natural hedge. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda longifolia has small, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andromeda longifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Andromeda longifolia
Andromeda longifolia can be found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and swamps in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Andromeda longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda longifolia?
Andromeda longifolia
What is the common name of Andromeda longifolia?
Longleaf Andromeda
What is the natural habitat of Andromeda longifolia?
Woodlands and mountain slopes
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
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.