Leucothoe latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
tro
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 11: 74 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230670
Common Names
- Leucothoe latifolia
- Broadleaf Leucothoe
- Broad-Leaf Leucothoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe latifolia (also called Coastal Leucothoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in moist to wet forests, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leucothoe latifolia are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually a few inches tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucothoe latifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Leucothoe latifolia
Leucothoe latifolia is native to 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
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.