Leucothoe angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Angustifolia Fetterbush
- Narrow-Leaved Fetterbush
- Narrow-Leaved Leucothoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved leucothoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is native to China and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky slopes at elevations of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucothoe angustifolia var. pyrifolia (Pers.) Hook.f.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucothoe angustifolia has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two, dark green leaves.
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Leucothoe angustifolia is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed, cuttings, or layering. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Leucothoe angustifolia
Leucothoe angustifolia is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Leucothoe angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucothoe angustifolia?
Leucothoe angustifolia
What is the common name of Leucothoe angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Leucothoe
What is the natural habitat of Leucothoe angustifolia?
Leucothoe angustifolia is native to the temperate forests of East Asia
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,