Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filamentosa
ID:
558745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 344 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558077



Common Names

  • Filamentosa Azorella
  • Filamentous Azorella
  • Filamentous Azorella Plant


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Synonyms

  • Azorella chamitis Pers. [unknown]
  • Azorella filamentosa maritima Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Azorella integrifolia Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Bolax filamentosus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bolax integrifolius Spreng. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Chamitis integrifolia Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Azorella filamentosa (also called 'Yareta', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with a woody base and soft, needle-like leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella filamentosa 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 filamentosa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorella filamentosa 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 filamentosa

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

Azorella filamentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella filamentosa?

Azorella filamentosa

What type of plant is Azorella filamentosa?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Azorella filamentosa 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,