Leucothoe subcanescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 163 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047039
Common Names
- Leucothoe subcanescens
- Hoary Leucothoe
- Hoary Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe subcanescens (also called the Subcanescent Leucothoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Andean regions of Bolivia and Peru. It is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1000–3000 m. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 2–5 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe subcanescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its edible fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucothoe subcanescens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, glossy coating. Seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucothoe subcanescens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix.
Where to Find Leucothoe subcanescens
Leucothoe subcanescens is native to Mexico, where it can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
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.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.