Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulverulenta
ID:
1048305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram ex Willd.) Pollard

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 22: 232 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047643

Common Names

  • Zenobia pulverulenta
  • Pulverulenta Zenobia
  • Zenobia Pulverulenta

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Description

Zenobia pulverulenta (also called Powdery Azalea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has fragrant, white flowers and grows in acidic, moist soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zenobia pulverulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zenobia pulverulenta for. nitida (Michx.) Fernald
Zenobia pulverulenta for. nuda (Vent.) Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zenobia pulverulenta is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zenobia pulverulenta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Zenobia pulverulenta

Zenobia pulverulenta can be found in the western United States, in the states of Oregon and California.

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.
Charles Louis Pollard (1872-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pollard' in the authors string.