Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diapensioides
ID:
558735

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 702 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558067



Common Names

  • Azorella diapensioides
  • Diapensioides Azorella
  • Diapensioides Yareta


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Synonyms

  • Azorella diapensioides denticulata Wedd. [unknown]
  • Azorella glabra Wedd. [unknown]
  • Azorella diapensioides glabra Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Azorella diapensioides (also called Diapensia-like 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 diapensioides 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 diapensioides 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 diapensioides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Azorella diapensioides

Azorella diapensioides is native to the Andes mountains in South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Azorella diapensioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella diapensioides?

Azorella diapensioides

What type of plant is Azorella diapensioides?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Azorella diapensioides grow?

Sub-Antarctic Islands

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-2667426: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.