Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
523899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 838 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523231

Common Names

  • Oleifolia Agarista
  • Oleifolia
  • Oleifolia Holly

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Synonyms

  • Agarista ambigua (Meissn.) Hook. ex Nied. [valid]
  • Agarista stenophylla (Loes.) Nied. [valid]
  • Leucothoe oleifolia (Cham.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe stenophylla Loes. [valid]
  • Agarista oleifolia oleifolia [valid]
  • Leucothoe ambigua hispidula Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe oleifolia hispidula (Meisn.) Sleumer [valid]
  • Leucothoe ambigua peduncularis Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe rivularis Sleumer [valid]

Description

Agarista oleifolia (also called Olive-leaved 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 oleifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agarista oleifolia var. glabra (Meisn.) Judd

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista oleifolia 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 oleifolia

Agarista oleifolia can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Agarista oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista oleifolia?

Agarista oleifolia

What is the common name of Agarista oleifolia?

Olive-leaf Agarista

What is the natural range of Agarista oleifolia?

Mexico

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family