Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
535018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dum.Cours.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. , ed. 2, 3: 495 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534350

Common Names

  • Andromeda tomentosa
  • Woolly-leaved Andromeda
  • Woolly-leaf Andromeda

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Description

Andromeda tomentosa (also called Woolly Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the boreal regions of North America, growing in moist acidic soils and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Andromeda tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The plant is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andromeda tomentosa is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andromeda tomentosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds 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 and should be rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Andromeda tomentosa

Andromeda tomentosa is native to North America and can be found in parts of Canada and the United States. It is typically found in moist, acidic soils.

Andromeda tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andromeda tomentosa?

Andromeda tomentosa

What is the common name of Andromeda tomentosa?

Woolly-leaved Leatherleaf

What is the natural habitat of Andromeda tomentosa?

Mountainous regions of North America

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