Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
adamauensis
ID:
590255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél. in Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 296 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589587

Common Names

  • Cassipourea adamauensis
  • Adamauensis Cassipourea
  • Adamauensis Cassipourea

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Description

Cassipourea adamauensis (also called Adamawa Cassipourea, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to Africa. 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

Cassipourea adamauensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cassipourea adamauensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassipourea adamauensis 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 Cassipourea adamauensis

Cassipourea adamauensis is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California. It is found in moist alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Cassipourea adamauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassipourea adamauensis?

Cassipourea adamauensis

What is the common name of Cassipourea adamauensis?

Adamawa cedar

What is the natural habitat of Cassipourea adamauensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cassipourea genus

Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri, Cassipourea guianensis, Cassipourea gummiflua, Cassipourea hiotou, Cassipourea huillensis, Cassipourea killipii, Cassipourea korupensis, Cassipourea lanceolata, Cassipourea lasiocalyx, Cassipourea leptoclada, Cassipourea leptoneura, Cassipourea lescotiana, Cassipourea letestui, Cassipourea madagascariensis, Cassipourea malosana, Cassipourea microcarpa, Cassipourea microphylla, Cassipourea mollis, Cassipourea mossambicensis, Cassipourea myriocarpa, Cassipourea ndando, Cassipourea nialatou, Cassipourea nodosa, Cassipourea obovata, Cassipourea obtusa,

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704421: Based on the initial data import
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.