Pterospora andromedea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andromedea
ID:
1129599
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 269 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128937
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Pterospora andromedea (also called Pinedrops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in coniferous forests and alpine meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pterospora andromedea is used in ornamental gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterospora andromedea is a small, yellowish-green spike of tiny flowers. The seed is a small, round, dark-brown spore. The seedlings consist of a single leaf with a small, round, dark-brown spore at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterospora andromedea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pterospora andromedea
Pterospora andromedea can be found in western North America.
Species in the Pterospora genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.