Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrsinifolia
ID:
1231305

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230643

Common Names

  • Myrtle-Leaved Doghobble
  • Myrtle-Leaved Dog Hobble
  • Myrtle-Leaved Fetterbush

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Description

Leucothoe myrsinifolia (also called Myrsine 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 myrsinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leucothoe myrsinifolia are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe myrsinifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leucothoe myrsinifolia

Leucothoe myrsinifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Leucothoe myrsinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe myrsinifolia?

Leucothoe myrsinifolia

What is the common name of Leucothoe myrsinifolia?

Myrtle-leaved Staggerbush

What is the natural habitat of Leucothoe myrsinifolia?

Dry sandy woods, scrub, and thickets

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