Andromeda villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 762. 1829
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534355
Common Names
- Andromeda villosa
- Hairy-leaved Andromeda
- Hairy-leaf Andromeda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andromeda villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andromeda villosa 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 villosa
Andromeda villosa 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 villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andromeda villosa?
Andromeda villosa
What is the family of Andromeda villosa?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Andromeda villosa?
Bog Rosemary
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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.