Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
558738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 86 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558070

Common Names

  • Azorella diversifolia
  • Diversifolia Azorella
  • Diversifolia Yareta

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Synonyms

  • Azorella diversifolia antillanca Zech [unknown]
  • Azorella incisa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pozoa incisa Meyen [unknown]

Description

Azorella diversifolia (also called Variable False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small white or pink flowers and grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of fuel and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Azorella diversifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with white or pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorella diversifolia 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 diversifolia

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

Azorella diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella diversifolia?

Azorella diversifolia

What type of plant is Azorella diversifolia?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Azorella diversifolia grow?

Sub-Antarctic 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,

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