Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
667899

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1022 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667231

Common Names

  • Empetrum nigrum
  • Nigrum Empetrum
  • Nigrum Empetrum Lily

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Synonyms

  • Chamaetaxus nigra (L.) Bubani [valid]
  • Empetrum erectum Loefl. [valid]

Description

Empetrum nigrum (also called Black Crowberry, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Empetraceae. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.3 meters tall. It is native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America and Eurasia. It grows in tundra, alpine meadows, and dry open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Empetrum nigrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Empetrum nigrum sub. albidum (V.N.Vassil.) Kuvaev
Empetrum nigrum sub. androgynum (V.N.Vassil.) Kuvaev
Empetrum nigrum sub. asiaticum (Nakai ex H.Ito) Kuvaev
Empetrum nigrum sub. caucasicum (Juz.) Kuvaev
Empetrum nigrum sub. hermaphroditum (Hagerup) Böcher
Empetrum nigrum sub. kardakovii (V.N.Vassil.) Kuvaev
Empetrum nigrum sub. nigrum
Empetrum nigrum sub. stenopetalum (V.N.Vassil.) Nedol.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Empetrum nigrum flower is white with yellow centers, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empetrum nigrum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rootball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or by taking cuttings from the stems.

Where to Find Empetrum nigrum

Empetrum nigrum can be found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Empetrum nigrum FAQ

What is the common name of Empetrum nigrum?

Black Crowberry

What is the scientific name of Black Crowberry?

Empetrum nigrum

What is the habitat of Empetrum nigrum?

It is found in wet, acidic soils in heathland, moorland, and bogs.

Species in the Ericaceae family