Andromeda meriifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 522 1826
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273728
Common Names
- Andromeda Meriifolia
- Meriifolia Andromeda
- Andromeda Meriifolia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andromeda meriifolia (also called Meriifolia Andromeda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of North America. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Andromeda meriifolia is a popular garden plant due to its showy pink flowers. It can be used as a groundcover in sunny areas, and its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andromeda meriifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Andromeda meriifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Andromeda meriifolia
Andromeda meriifolia can be found in the alpine regions of New Zealand.
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
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.