Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aretioides
ID:
558700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 77 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558032



Common Names

  • Azorella aretioides
  • Aretioides Azorella
  • Aretioides Yareta


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Synonyms

  • Azorella aretioides elongata Wedd. [unknown]
  • Bolax aretioides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bolax caespitosus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Fragosa aretioides Kunth [unknown]

Description

Azorella aretioides (also called Aretioid False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small white or pink flowers and grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella aretioides is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Azorella aretioides has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with white or pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorella aretioides is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be mulched to retain moisture. Propagation is by cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Azorella aretioides

Azorella aretioides can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Azorella aretioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella aretioides?

Azorella aretioides

What is the common name of Azorella aretioides?

Aretioid Azorella

What is the natural habitat of Azorella aretioides?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Azorella genus

Azorella ameghinoi, Azorella aretioides, Azorella biloba, Azorella cockaynei, Azorella compacta, Azorella concolor, Azorella corymbosa, Azorella crassipes, Azorella crenata, Azorella cryptantha, Azorella cuatrecasasii, Azorella diapensioides, Azorella diversifolia, Azorella exigua, Azorella filamentosa, Azorella fragosea, Azorella fuegiana, Azorella glacialis, Azorella haastii, Azorella hookeri, Azorella julianii, Azorella lycopodioides, Azorella macquariensis, Azorella madreporica, Azorella monantha, Azorella monteroi, Azorella multifida, Azorella nitens, Azorella nivalis, Azorella pallida, Azorella patagonica, Azorella pedunculata, Azorella pulvinata, Azorella ranunculus, Azorella selago, Azorella spinosa, Azorella trifoliolata, Azorella trifoliolata, Azorella trifurcata, Azorella colensoi, Azorella schizeilema, Azorella boelckei, Azorella burkartii, Azorella lyallii, Azorella polaris, Azorella robusta, Azorella albovaginata, Azorella atacamensis, Azorella echegarayi, Azorella echinus,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667394: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.