Cassiope selaginoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 126 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589578
Common Names
- Cassiope selaginoides
- Selaginoides Cassiope
- Selaginoides White Heather
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- Cassiope mairei H.Lév. [valid]
Description
Cassiope selaginoides (also called Alpine Cassiope, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to North America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in wet areas, such as bogs and fens, and in moist, acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cassiope selaginoides is used as an ornamental plant, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassiope selaginoides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassiope selaginoides is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cassiope selaginoides
Cassiope selaginoides is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Cassiope selaginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope selaginoides?
Cassiope selaginoides
What is the common name of Cassiope selaginoides?
Alpine heather
What is the natural habitat of Cassiope selaginoides?
Mountainous regions
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.