Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Hook. ex Nied.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 236 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523243
Common Names
- Revoluta Agarista
- Revoluta
- Revoluta Holly
Synonyms
- Leucothoe revoluta (Spreng.) DC. [valid]
- Leucothoe revoluta sellowii Meisn. [valid]
- Agarista sprengelii G.Don [valid]
- Andromeda ambigua Schrad. [valid]
- Andromeda nitida Vell. [valid]
- Andromeda revoluta Spreng. [valid]
- Andromeda revoluta emarginata A.St.-Hil. [valid]
- Gaylussacia pulchra Miq. ex Meisn. [valid]
- Leucothoe bahiensis arrabidae DC. [valid]
- Leucothoe bahiensis salzmannii DC. [valid]
- Agarista revoluta revoluta [valid]
- Leucothoe bahiensis blanchetti DC. [valid]
- Leucothoe revoluta blanchetti (DC.) Meisn. [valid]
- Leucothoe revoluta arrabidae (DC.) Meisn. [valid]
- Leucothoe revoluta salzmannii (DC.) Meisn. [valid]
Description
Agarista revoluta (also called Revolute 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 revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agarista revoluta has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agarista revoluta 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 revoluta
Agarista revoluta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Agarista revoluta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agarista revoluta?
Agarista revoluta
What is the common name of Agarista revoluta?
Revoluta
What is the natural habitat of Agarista revoluta?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Agarista genus
Species in the Ericaceae family