Lyonia foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.R.Fletcher) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 80 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364580
Common Names
- Fetterbush
- Staggerbush
- Maleberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia foliosa (also called Leafy 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 foliosa 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 foliosa 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 foliosa 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 foliosa
Lyonia foliosa can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Lyonia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia foliosa?
Lyonia foliosa
What is the common name of Lyonia foliosa?
Fetterbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia foliosa?
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.