Chamaerhodos erecta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
1004122
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 430 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003460
Common Names
- Chamaerhodos erecta
- Erect Chamaerhodos
- Erect Wintergreen
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Chamaerhodos erecta (also called Erect Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaerhodos erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chamaerhodos erecta sub. nuttallii (Pickering ex Rydb.) HulténFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaerhodos erecta is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have red stems.
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Chamaerhodos erecta is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Chamaerhodos erecta
Chamaerhodos erecta is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, open woods and rocky slopes.
Species in the Chamaerhodos genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3451: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.