Leucothoe editorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald & B.G.Schub.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 50: 218 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047655
Common Names
- Leucothoe editorum
- Editorum Leucothoe
- Leucothoe Editorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe editorum (also called Mountain 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 editorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucothoe editorum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucothoe editorum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Leucothoe editorum
Leucothoe editorum can be found in the western United States, in the states of Oregon and California.
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.