Status:
valid
Authors:
Clos
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 79 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558106
Common Names
- Azorella madreporica
- Madreporic Azorella
- Madreporic Yareta
Synonyms
- Azorella bolacina Clos [unknown]
- Azorella madreporica muscoides Reiche [unknown]
- Azorella muscoides Phil. [unknown]
- Azorella obtusifolia Phil. [unknown]
- Azorella piligera Phil. [unknown]
- Azorella madreporica madreporica [unknown]
Description
Azorella madreporica (also called Madreporic Azorella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apiaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is often found in the understory of evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Azorella madreporica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Azorella madreporica has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Azorella madreporica 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 madreporica
Azorella madreporica is native to the Andes mountains in South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Azorella madreporica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Azorella madreporica?
Azorella madreporica
What is the common name of Azorella madreporica?
Madreporic Azorella
What is the natural habitat of Azorella madreporica?
Mountain slopes and rocky areas in the southern Andes
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,