Leucothoe floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
ksu
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 159 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364518
Common Names
- Leucothoe floribunda
- Showy Leucothoe
- Showy leucothoe shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe floribunda (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 floribunda 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 floribunda 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucothoe floribunda 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 floribunda
Leucothoe floribunda 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 floribunda FAQ
What is the common name of Leucothoe floribunda?
Coastal Doghobble
What is the scientific name of Coastal Doghobble?
Leucothoe floribunda
What is the habitat of Coastal Doghobble?
It is found in moist, acidic soils in coniferous and deciduous forests, bogs, and rocky slopes
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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.