Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1048376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 266 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047714

Common Names

  • Fetterbush
  • Staggerbush
  • Maleberry

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Description

Lyonia ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Lyonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyonia ferruginea has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia ferruginea is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Lyonia ferruginea requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.

Where to Find Lyonia ferruginea

Lyonia ferruginea is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, acidic soils in areas with partial shade.

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