Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 172 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558131
Common Names
- Pedunculata Azorella
- Pedunculata Rhododendron
- Pedunculata Rosebay
Synonyms
- Azorella peduncularis (Kunth) Wedd. [unknown]
- Bolax pedunculatus Spreng. [unknown]
- Bolax pilifer Turcz. [unknown]
- Pectophytum pedunculare Kunth [unknown]
Description
Azorella pedunculata (also called 'Azorella', 'Yareta' and 'Cushion Plant', among many other common names) is a cushion-forming evergreen perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in rocky, dry, and cold habitats, typically at high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Azorella pedunculata is an ornamental shrub that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscaping. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The flowers of this plant are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Azorella pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata
Azorella pedunculata can be found in the wild in South America.
Azorella pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Azorella pedunculata?
Azorella pedunculata
What is the common name of Azorella pedunculata?
Southern cushion plant
What is the natural habitat of Azorella pedunculata?
Subantarctic 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,