Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
365192

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 605 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364524

Common Names

  • Leucothoe ciliata
  • Fringed Leucothoe
  • Fringed leucothoe shrub

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda ciliata Nees [valid]

Description

Leucothoe ciliata (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 ciliata 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 ciliata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe ciliata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through softwood cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Leucothoe ciliata

Leucothoe ciliata is native to the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is typically found in moist woods and along streams.

Leucothoe ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe ciliata?

Leucothoe ciliata

What is the common name of Leucothoe ciliata?

Fringed Leucothoe

What is the natural habitat of Leucothoe ciliata?

Moist, shady forests in the eastern 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