Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinulosa
ID:
359061

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 832 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358393

Common Names

  • Leucothoe spinulosa
  • Spiny Leucothoe
  • Spiny Fetterbush

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Description

Leucothoe spinulosa (also called Mountain Fetterbush, 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 spinulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of shade. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucothoe spinulosa 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 spinulosa 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 spinulosa

Leucothoe spinulosa can be found in the southeastern United States.

Leucothoe spinulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe spinulosa?

Leucothoe spinulosa

What is the common name of Leucothoe spinulosa?

Spiny Leucothoe

What is the growth habit of Leucothoe spinulosa?

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