Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 303 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558152
Common Names
- Azorella spinosa
- Spinosa Azorella
- Spinosa Yareta
Synonyms
- Mulinum clandestinum Phil. [unknown]
- Azorella pectinata Phil. [unknown]
- Bolax spinosus Spreng. [unknown]
- Fragosa spinosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Mulinum cuneatum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Azorella spinosa (also called 'Spiny Azorella', 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Azorella spinosa can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Azorella spinosa
Azorella spinosa can be found in the wild in South America.
Azorella spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Azorella spinosa?
Azorella spinosa
What is the common name of Azorella spinosa?
Spiny Azorella
What is the natural habitat of Azorella spinosa?
High-altitude regions of the 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,