Cassiope tetragona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(L.) D.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 158 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589580
Common Names
- Cassiope tetragona
- Tetragona Cassiope
- Tetragona White Heather
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- Andromeda tetragona L. [valid]
Description
Cassiope tetragona (also called Four-Angled 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 tetragona is used as an ornamental plant, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassiope tetragona sub. saximontana (Small) A.E.PorsildCassiope tetragona sub. tetragona
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassiope tetragona 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 tetragona 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 tetragona
Cassiope tetragona is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Cassiope tetragona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassiope tetragona?
Cassiope tetragona
What is the common name of Cassiope tetragona?
Arctic heather
What is the natural habitat of Cassiope tetragona?
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.