Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1047627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 25 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046965

Common Names

  • Semiramisia speciosa
  • Showy Semiramisia
  • Mountain Cranberry

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Description

Semiramisia speciosa (also called Showy semiramisia, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, acidic soils and prefers partial shade. Its leaves are small, oval-shaped, and leathery, and its flowers are white or pink. It produces small, white, edible berries.

Uses & Benefits

Semiramisia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Semiramisia speciosa is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semiramisia speciosa is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Semiramisia speciosa

Semiramisia speciosa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Ericaceae family