Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subrotunda
ID:
523920

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523252

Common Names

  • Subrotunda Agarista
  • Subrotunda
  • Subrotunda Holly

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Synonyms

  • Agarista pistrix G.Don [valid]
  • Leucothoe subrotunda (Pohl) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe pistrix (Cham.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe subrotunda pistrix (Cham.) Meisn. [valid]

Description

Agarista subrotunda (also called round-leaved 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 subrotunda is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agarista subrotunda has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista subrotunda is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Agarista subrotunda

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

Agarista subrotunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista subrotunda?

Agarista subrotunda

What is the common name of Agarista subrotunda?

Subrotunda

What is the natural habitat of Agarista subrotunda?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family