Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
leachiana
ID:
1048234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.F.Hend.) Rehder

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 13: 32 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047572

Common Names

  • Kalmiopsis leachiana
  • Leachiana Kalmiopsis
  • Kalmiopsis Leachiana

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Description

Kalmiopsis leachiana (also called Leach's Kalmiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Kalmiopsis leachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kalmiopsis leachiana is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalmiopsis leachiana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Kalmiopsis leachiana

Kalmiopsis leachiana can be found in the western United States, in the states of Oregon and California.

Species in the Kalmiopsis genus

Species in the Ericaceae family