Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
365175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 156 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364507

Common Names

  • Leucothoe ambigua
  • Ambiguous Leucothoe
  • Ambiguous leucothoe shrub

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Description

Leucothoe ambigua (also called Leucothoe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers dry forests and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe ambigua has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe ambigua has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe ambigua is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, young shoots and placed in a well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Leucothoe ambigua

Leucothoe ambigua is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in these regions.

Leucothoe ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe ambigua?

Leucothoe ambigua

What type of plant is Leucothoe ambigua?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Leucothoe ambigua native to?

Central and South America

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