Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
andromedifolia
ID:
715331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Behr & F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 209 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714664



Common Names

  • Halgania andromedifolia
  • Andromeda-leaved Halgania
  • Andromeda-leaved


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Description

Halgania andromedifolia (also called Andromeda Halgania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and clusters of white-pink flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Halgania andromedifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halgania andromedifolia is white, and the seed is small, black, and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halgania andromedifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Halgania andromedifolia

Halgania andromedifolia can be found in Australia.

Halgania andromedifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halgania andromedifolia?

Halgania andromedifolia

What is the common name of Halgania andromedifolia?

Andromeda-leaved halgania

What is the natural habitat of Halgania andromedifolia?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hans Hermann Behr (1818-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116579-1: Based on the initial data import