Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
523883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Hook. ex Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 236. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523215

Common Names

  • Agarista hispidula
  • Hispid Agarista
  • Hairy Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Agarista breviflora (Meissn.) Hook. ex Nied. [valid]
  • Agarista brevifolia (Meisn.) Hook.f. ex Nied. [valid]

Description

Agarista hispidula (also called Florida Leucothoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the heath family. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in moist, sandy soils in flatwoods, savannas, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Agarista hispidula is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agarista hispidula has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista hispidula is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Agarista hispidula

Agarista hispidula can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Agarista hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista hispidula?

Agarista hispidula

What is the common name of Agarista hispidula?

Hairy Agarista

What is the natural range of Agarista hispidula?

Mexico

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.