Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catesbaei
ID:
1048384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 2: 252 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047722

Common Names

  • Catesby's Leucothoe
  • Mountain-fetterbush
  • Fetterbush

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Description

Leucothoe catesbaei (also called Catesby's 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 catesbaei is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe catesbaei 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 catesbaei requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.

Where to Find Leucothoe catesbaei

Leucothoe catesbaei 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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.