Lyonia floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch ex Dippel
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 445 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364589
Common Names
- Many-Flowered Staggerbush
- Many-Flowered Maleberry
- Many-Flowered Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia floribunda (also called Many-Flowered 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 floribunda 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 floribunda has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia floribunda 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 floribunda
Lyonia floribunda can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Lyonia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia floribunda?
Lyonia floribunda
What is the common name of Lyonia floribunda?
Florida staggerbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia floribunda?
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
Claus Koch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Koch' in the authors string.
Leopold Dippel (1827-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dippel' in the authors string.