Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
365178

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 604 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364510

Common Names

  • Leucothoe bahiensis
  • Bahia Leucothoe
  • Bahia leucothoe shrub

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Description

Leucothoe bahiensis (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 bahiensis 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 bahiensis 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 bahiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Leucothoe bahiensis

Leucothoe bahiensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions.

Leucothoe bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe bahiensis?

Leucothoe bahiensis

What type of plant is Leucothoe bahiensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Leucothoe bahiensis 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