Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
365276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 157 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364608

Common Names

  • Loose-Flowered Dog-Hobble
  • Loose-Flowered Dog-Hobble
  • Loose-Flowered Dog-Hobble

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda laxiflora Mart. ex Meisn. [valid]

Description

Leucothoe laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered doghobble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in the Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe laxiflora has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe laxiflora is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Leucothoe laxiflora

Leucothoe laxiflora is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Leucothoe laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe laxiflora?

Leucothoe laxiflora

What is the growth habit of Leucothoe laxiflora?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Leucothoe laxiflora?

It is 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