Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
359060

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 832 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358392

Common Names

  • Leucothoe spicata
  • Spiked Leucothoe
  • Spiked Fetterbush

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Description

Leucothoe spicata (also called Mountain Doghobble, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has small, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, acidic soils in open woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe spicata is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a groundcover and can be used to control erosion on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucothoe spicata is small and white, with four petals and a short stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe spicata is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas and China. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Leucothoe spicata

Leucothoe spicata can be found in the southeastern United States.

Leucothoe spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe spicata?

Leucothoe spicata

What is the common name of Leucothoe spicata?

Spiked Leucothoe

What is the growth habit of Leucothoe spicata?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, upright habit.

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