Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantabrica
ID:
637287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(2): 13 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636619

Common Names

  • Daboecia Cantabrica
  • Cantabrian Heather
  • Cantabrian St. Dabeoc's Heath

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Synonyms

  • Menziesia daboecia (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Menziesia polifolia Juss. [valid]
  • Menziesia minor Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Vaccinium cantabricum Huds. [valid]
  • Daboecia cantabrica blumii D.C.McClint. [valid]
  • Andromeda daboecia L. [illegitimate]
  • Andromeda montana Salisb. [valid]
  • Boretta cantabrica (Huds.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Boretta daboecia (L.) Baill. [valid]
  • Daboecia cantabrica alba (Sweet) D.C.McClint. [valid]
  • Daboecia daboecia (L.) Dörfl. [valid]
  • Daboecia polifolia D.Don [valid]
  • Daboecia polifolia alba Sweet [valid]

Description

Daboecia cantabrica (also called 'Irish Heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with light green, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Ireland and is found in wet forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Daboecia cantabrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Daboecia cantabrica is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daboecia cantabrica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Daboecia cantabrica

Daboecia cantabrica can be found in the Cantabrian Mountains of northern Spain.

Daboecia cantabrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daboecia cantabrica?

Daboecia cantabrica

What is the common name of Daboecia cantabrica?

Cantabrian Heath

What is the natural habitat of Daboecia cantabrica?

Mountainous areas

Species in the Daboecia genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.