Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 32: 58 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395869
Common Names
- Phyllodoce alpina
- Alpine Phyllodoce
- Alpine False Flax
Description
Phyllodoce alpina (also called alpine phyllodoce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the mountains of western North America. It is found in moist montane forests, cloud forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllodoce alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllodoce alpina has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllodoce alpina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Phyllodoce alpina
Phyllodoce alpina is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Phyllodoce alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllodoce alpina?
Phyllodoce alpina
What is the common name of Phyllodoce alpina?
Alpine Phyllodoce
What is the natural habitat of Phyllodoce alpina?
It is native to India and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Species in the Phyllodoce genus
Species in the Ericaceae family