Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 19 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589569
Common Names
- Cassiope myosuroides
- Myosuroides Cassiope
- Myosuroides Cassiope Plant
Description
Cassipourea gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Sandpaper Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassiope myosuroides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassiope myosuroides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cassiope myosuroides 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 myosuroides
Cassiope myosuroides is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Cassiope myosuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope myosuroides?
Cassiope myosuroides
What is the common name of Cassiope myosuroides?
Myosuroides Cassiope
What is the natural habitat of Cassiope myosuroides?
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