Leucothoe secunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 606 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364597
Common Names
- Two-Leaf Dog-Hobble
- Two-Leaved Dog-Hobble
- Two-Flowered Dog-Hobble
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Leucothoe secunda (also called Coastal 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 coastal plain from Virginia to Florida. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe secunda 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 secunda has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Leucothoe secunda is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Leucothoe secunda
Leucothoe secunda 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 secunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucothoe secunda?
Leucothoe secunda
What is the common name of Leucothoe secunda?
Second leucothoe
What is the natural habitat of Leucothoe secunda?
Moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets and swamps
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.