Leucothoe brevistipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & T.Z.Xu
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23(4): 315. 1985 [18 Aug 1985]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241756
Common Names
- Leucothoe brevistipes
- Brevistipes Leucothoe
- Leucothoe
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Leucothoe brevistipes (also called Leucothoe axillaris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to North America. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are white. It is found in moist woodlands and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe brevistipes is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leucothoe brevistipes are white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Leucothoe brevistipes is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.
Where to Find Leucothoe brevistipes
Leucothoe brevistipes can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Leucothoe brevistipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucothoe brevistipes?
Leucothoe brevistipes
What is the common name of Leucothoe brevistipes?
Shortstalk Leucothoe
Where is Leucothoe brevistipes found?
Leucothoe brevistipes is found in the southeastern United States.
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
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.