Lyonia darrasiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 52 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364578
Common Names
- Lyonia Darrasiana
- Darrasiana Lyonia
- Darrasiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia darrasiana (also called Darras Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India and grows in tropical, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia darrasiana 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 darrasiana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia darrasiana 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 darrasiana
Lyonia darrasiana can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Lyonia darrasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia darrasiana?
Lyonia darrasiana
What is the common name of Lyonia darrasiana?
Dwarf staggerbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia darrasiana?
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
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.