Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multifida
ID:
558784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 303 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558116



Common Names

  • Azorella multifida
  • Many-Forked Azorella
  • Many-Forked Yareta


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Synonyms

  • Azorella laxa H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Azorella weberbaueri H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bolax multifida (Pers.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Fragosa multifida Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Bolax multifidus Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Azorella multifida (also called Yareta, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in cushions or mats. It is native to South America, and is found in the Andes Mountains, from Peru to Argentina. It is found in cold, wet habitats, such as bogs, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella multifida 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 multifida has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorella multifida 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 multifida

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

Azorella multifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella multifida?

Azorella multifida

What is the common name of Azorella multifida?

Forked Azorella

Where is Azorella multifida found?

Azorella multifida is found in Central and 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,

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