Chimaphila maculata

Characteristics
Dicots
Ericaceae
Chimaphila
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Pipsissewa; Striped Wintergreen; Spotted Wintergreen
subshrub
7
**
Native TN[SNR] KY[S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Dorsifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
White
Carpel Number/Pistil
5
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
Yes
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
subshrub
Leaf Arrangement
alternate; whorled; subopposite
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
evergreen
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Petiole Type
petiolate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaf Venation
pinnate
Leaflet Margins
serrate
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; FCFSP; ObedWSR; NCCGSNA; BISO; PK; LULA; LRC; LGS; DRU; GILES; UCR; BEH; BFM; GM; GRSM; SGSNA; WOLF; CCNMP; RCSP; LCW; TRG; SM; LC; FG; BE; WOCG-BISO
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone; Sandstone
Perianth Present
Yes
Petal Number
5
Pistil Number
1
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline; Circumneutral
Stamen Number
10
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Woody
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Classification
Ericales
Chimaphila
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh - Pipsissewa; Striped Wintergreen; Spotted Wintergreen
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Chimaphila maculata - 4
Chimaphila maculata - Alaina Krakowiak View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 3
Chimaphila maculata - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 13
Chimaphila maculata - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 13
Chimaphila maculata - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 13
Chimaphila maculata - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 13
Chimaphila maculata - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 20
Chimaphila maculata - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 18
Chimaphila maculata - Sunny Fleming View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 21
Chimaphila maculata - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Chimaphila maculata - 2
Chimaphila maculata - Joey Shaw View Full Size