Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polaris
ID:
1318173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hombr.) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 69: 47 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330627

Common Names

  • Polaris Azorella
  • Azorella Polaris
  • Polaris Azorella Tree

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Description

Azorella polaris (also called Polar Yareta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Chile and is found in moist, montane grasslands. It is a cushion-forming shrub that grows up to 0.2 m tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella polaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Azorella polaris is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorella polaris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Azorella polaris

Azorella polaris is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Azorella polaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella polaris?

Azorella polaris

What is the common name of Azorella polaris?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Azorella polaris?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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,

References

Jacques Bernard Hombron (1798-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hombr.' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.
Antoine N. Nicolas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Nicolas' in the authors string.