Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
534899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duhamel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Traité Arbr. Arbust. , nouv. ed., 1: 188 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534231

Common Names

  • Andromeda marginata
  • Margined Bog Rosemary
  • Margined Andromeda

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Description

Andromeda marginata (also called Margined 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 marginata 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 marginata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Andromeda marginata 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 marginata

Andromeda marginata is native to North America, where it is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and swamps.

Andromeda marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andromeda marginata?

Andromeda marginata

What is the common name of Andromeda marginata?

Bog-laurel

What is the natural habitat of Andromeda marginata?

Bogs, wet meadows, and moist woods

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