Corema album - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) D.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. ed. 2: 460 1830
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621229
Common Names
- Corema album
- White Crowberry
- White Corema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corema album (also called 'White Crowberry', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Arctic and North America. It is found in alpine and subalpine tundra, boreal forests, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Corema album is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corema album is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corema album is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as seeds may not germinate reliably.
Where to Find Corema album
Corema album is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Corema album FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corema album?
Corema album
What type of plant is Corema album?
Corema album is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Corema album?
Corema album is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Corema genus
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.