Lyonia elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sleumer) Jiménez
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 237 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230547
Common Names
- Elongate Lyonia
- Elongata Lyonia
- Elongate Staggerbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia elongata (also called Elongate staggerbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in coastal areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lyonia elongata are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia elongata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Lyonia elongata
Lyonia elongata can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Lyonia elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia elongata?
Lyonia elongata
What type of plant is Lyonia elongata?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Lyonia elongata native to?
Southeastern United States
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
José de Jesús Jiménez Almonte (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jiménez Alm.' in the authors string.