Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
523912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 837 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523244

Common Names

  • Salicifolia Agarista
  • Willow-leaved Agarista
  • Willow-leaf Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Leucothoe salicifolia (Lam.) DC. [valid]
  • Agarista pyrifolia (Pers.) G.Don [valid]
  • Agauria goetzei Engl. [valid]
  • Agauria nummularifolia Baker [valid]
  • Agauria pyrifolia (Pers.) Radais & Sartory [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia (Lam.) Oliv. [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia adenantha Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia glandulosa Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia intercedens Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia latissima Engl. [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia pyrifolia (Pers.) Oliv. [valid]
  • Andromeda ciliosa DC. [valid]
  • Andromeda pyrifolia Pers. [valid]
  • Andromeda salicifolia Lam. [valid]
  • Leucothoe salicifolia pyrifolia (Pers.) DC. [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia hispida Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia pubescens Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia rufidula Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia setulosa Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia tomentosa Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia trichadenia Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia angustissima Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia brevifolia Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia megalophylla Sleumer [valid]
  • Agauria buxifolia (Commerson ex Lam.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Agauria salicifolia salicifolia [valid]
  • Leucothoe angustifolia pyrifolia (Pers.) DC. [valid]
  • Agauria buxifolia DC. [valid]

Description

Agarista salicifolia (also called Florida leucothoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista salicifolia 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 salicifolia

Agarista salicifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Agarista salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista salicifolia?

Agarista salicifolia

What is the common name of Agarista salicifolia?

Salicifolia

What is the natural habitat of Agarista salicifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family