Leucothoe walteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) N.C.Melvin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Castanea 42: 305 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358398
Common Names
- Leucothoe walteri
- Walter's Leucothoe
- Walter's Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucothoe walteri (also called Walter's Leucothoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist and shady areas of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leucothoe walteri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucothoe walteri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucothoe walteri 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 walteri
Leucothoe walteri can be found in the southeastern United States.
Leucothoe walteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucothoe walteri?
Leucothoe walteri
What is the common name of Leucothoe walteri?
Walter's Leucothoe
What is the growth habit of Leucothoe walteri?
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
References
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Norman C. Melvin (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.C.Melvin' in the authors string.