Cassiope lycopodioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) D.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 158 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589557
Common Names
- Lycopodioides Cassiope
- Club-Moss-Like Cassiope
- Club-Moss-Like Mountain Heather
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- Andromeda lycopodioides Pall. [valid]
- Cassiope lycopodioides cristapilosa Calder & Roy L.Taylor [valid]
- Cassiope lycopodioides cristapilosa (Calder & Roy L.Taylor) B.Bovin [valid]
- Erica lycopodioides (Pall.) K.F.Waitz [valid]
Description
Cassiope lycopodioides (also called Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit. It is native to eastern Asia and is found in wet, boggy areas. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassiope lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassiope lycopodioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassiope lycopodioides is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Cassiope lycopodioides
Cassiope lycopodioides is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Cassiope lycopodioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope lycopodioides?
Cassiope lycopodioides
What is the common name of Cassiope lycopodioides?
Lycopodioides Cassiope
What is the natural habitat of Cassiope lycopodioides?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Cassiope genus
Cassiope abbreviata, Cassiope argyrotricha, Cassiope ericoides, Cassiope fastigiata, Cassiope fujianensis, Cassiope lycopodioides, Cassiope membranifolia, Cassiope mertensiana, Cassiope myosuroides, Cassiope nana, Cassiope palpebrata, Cassiope pectinata, Cassiope redowskii, Cassiope selaginoides, Cassiope tetragona, Cassiope wardii, Cassiope anadyrensis,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.