Andersonia pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
534624
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 332 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533956
Common Names
- Andersonia pauciflora
- Pauciflora Andersonia
- Andersonia Andersonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andersonia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Andersonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wetland areas of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and few white flowers. It is found in wetland areas of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Andersonia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andersonia pauciflora is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly until it takes root.
Where to Find Andersonia pauciflora
Andersonia pauciflora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands.
Andersonia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andersonia pauciflora?
Andersonia pauciflora
What is the common name of Andersonia pauciflora?
Andersonia
What is the family of Andersonia pauciflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Andersonia genus
Andersonia annelsii, Andersonia aristata, Andersonia auriculata, Andersonia axilliflora, Andersonia barbata, Andersonia bifida, Andersonia brachyanthera, Andersonia brevifolia, Andersonia caerulea, Andersonia carinata, Andersonia echinocephala, Andersonia ferricola, Andersonia geniculata, Andersonia gracilis, Andersonia grandiflora, Andersonia hammersleyana, Andersonia heterophylla, Andersonia involucrata, Andersonia latiflora, Andersonia lehmanniana, Andersonia longifolia, Andersonia macranthera, Andersonia micrantha, Andersonia parvifolia, Andersonia pauciflora, Andersonia pinaster, Andersonia redolens, Andersonia setifolia, Andersonia simplex, Andersonia sprengelioides,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.