Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
1231518

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 11: 74 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230856

Common Names

  • Leucothoe glandulosa
  • Glandular Leucothoe
  • Glandular Doghobble

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Description

Leucothoe glandulosa (also called Glandular Fetterbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, acidic soils, such as bogs and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe glandulosa is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create hedges and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe glandulosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe glandulosa is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leucothoe glandulosa

Leucothoe glandulosa can be found in the southeastern United States.

Leucothoe glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe glandulosa?

Leucothoe glandulosa

What is the common name of Leucothoe glandulosa?

Glandular Leucothoe

Where is Leucothoe glandulosa native to?

Eastern North America

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