Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 302 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558058
Common Names
- Azorella crenata
- Crenata Azorella
- Crenata Yareta
Synonyms
- Azorella cladorrhiza Pers. [unknown]
- Azorella crenata compacta Wedd. [unknown]
- Azorella crenata mutisiana Hieron. [unknown]
- Azorella ecuadorensis Domin [unknown]
- Azorella mutisiana Hieron. ex H.Wolff [unknown]
- Azorella reniformis Pers. [unknown]
- Azorella reniformis (Hook.f.) Kirk [unknown]
- Azorella vareschii Suess. & Launert [unknown]
- Bolax cladorrhizus Spreng. [unknown]
- Bolax crenata (Pers.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Fragosa cladorrhiza Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Fragosa crenata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Fragosa reniformis Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Bolax crenatus Spreng. [unknown]
- Fragosa glabra Lag. [unknown]
Description
Azorella crenata (also called Crenate 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 crenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of fuel and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Azorella crenata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Azorella crenata is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. These cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Azorella crenata
Azorella crenata is native to the Andes mountains in South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Azorella crenata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Azorella crenata?
Azorella crenata
What is the common name of Azorella crenata?
Crenate Yareta
What is the natural habitat of Azorella crenata?
Azorella crenata is native to the mountains of South America
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,