Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1048385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 832 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047723

Common Names

  • Mountain-fetterbush
  • Fetterbush
  • Acuminate Leucothoe

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Description

Leucothoe acuminata (also called Mountain Leucothoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in acidic, moist soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe acuminata is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant that can help to stabilize soil. It is also used to attract wildlife, as its flowers and berries are attractive to birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe acuminata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe acuminata is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Leucothoe acuminata requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.

Where to Find Leucothoe acuminata

Leucothoe acuminata is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It can be found in moist, acidic forests and woodlands.

Species in the Leucothoe genus

Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe affinis, Leucothoe ambigua, Leucothoe angustifolia, Leucothoe axillaris, Leucothoe bahiensis, Leucothoe breviflora, Leucothoe brevistipes, Leucothoe catesbaei, Leucothoe chapadensis, Leucothoe ciliata, Leucothoe coccinea, Leucothoe cordifolia, Leucothoe cusickii, Leucothoe davisiae, Leucothoe duckei, Leucothoe editorum, Leucothoe floribunda, Leucothoe fontanesiana, Leucothoe glandulosa, Leucothoe grayana, Leucothoe griffithiana, Leucothoe hirta, Leucothoe hispidula, Leucothoe ilicifolia, Leucothoe intermedia, Leucothoe itatiaiae, Leucothoe jamaicensis, Leucothoe katagherensis, Leucothoe keiskei, Leucothoe latifolia, Leucothoe laxiflora, Leucothoe mariana, Leucothoe martii, Leucothoe myrsinifolia, Leucothoe platyphylla, Leucothoe rhomboidalis, Leucothoe Eubotryoides, Leucothoe Paraleucothoe, Leucothoe secunda, Leucothoe spicata, Leucothoe spinulosa, Leucothoe subcanescens, Leucothoe tonkinensis, Leucothoe tschonoskii, Leucothoe walteri,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.