Cassiope mertensiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 829. 1834 [8-15 Nov 1834]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589563
Common Names
- Cassiope mertensiana
- Mertensiana Cassiope
- Mertensiana Cassiope Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Andromeda cupressina Hook. [valid]
- Andromeda mertensiana Bong. [valid]
- Cassiope mertensiana californica Piper [valid]
- Cassiope mertensiana ciliolata Piper [valid]
- Cassiope mertensiana gracilis Piper [valid]
- Cassiope mertensiana mertensiana [valid]
Description
Cassiope mertensiana (also called Bog Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit. It is native to North America and is found in wet, boggy areas. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassiope mertensiana 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 mertensiana 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 mertensiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a spreading canopy. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Cassiope mertensiana
Cassiope mertensiana is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Cassiope mertensiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope mertensiana?
Cassiope mertensiana
What is the common name of Cassiope mertensiana?
Mertensiana Cassiope
What is the natural habitat of Cassiope mertensiana?
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.