Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catesbaei
ID:
365254

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(1): 125 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364586

Common Names

  • Catesby's Staggerbush
  • Catesby's Maleberry
  • Catesby's Fetterbush

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Description

Lyonia catesbaei (also called Catesby's Staggerbush, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wet woods, swamps, and along stream banks. It has a rounded, spreading habit, with small, leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia catesbaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyonia catesbaei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia catesbaei 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 Lyonia catesbaei

Lyonia catesbaei can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Lyonia catesbaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyonia catesbaei?

Lyonia catesbaei

What is the common name of Lyonia catesbaei?

Catesby's staggerbush

What is the natural habitat of Lyonia catesbaei?

Moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets and swamps

Species in the Lyonia genus

Lyonia acuminata, Lyonia acutifolia, Lyonia affinis, Lyonia alainii, Lyonia alpina, Lyonia angulata, Lyonia arborea, Lyonia axillaris, Lyonia buchii, Lyonia calyculata, Lyonia catesbaei, Lyonia chapaensis, Lyonia compta, Lyonia cryptogonia, Lyonia darrasiana, Lyonia doyonensis, Lyonia ekmanii, Lyonia elata, Lyonia eleta, Lyonia elliptica, Lyonia elongata, Lyonia ferruginea, Lyonia floribunda, Lyonia foliosa, Lyonia frondosa, Lyonia fruticosa, Lyonia glandulosa, Lyonia grayana, Lyonia heptamera, Lyonia jamaicensis, Lyonia latifolia, Lyonia leonis, Lyonia ligustrina, Lyonia longelaminata, Lyonia longipes, Lyonia lucida, Lyonia macrocalyx, Lyonia macrophylla, Lyonia maestrensis, Lyonia mariana, Lyonia microcarpa, Lyonia multiflora, Lyonia myrsinifolia, Lyonia myrtilloides, Lyonia nana, Lyonia neziki, Lyonia nipensis, Lyonia obtusa, Lyonia octandra, Lyonia ovalifolia,

Species in the Ericaceae family