Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 267 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364592
Common Names
- Fringed Staggerbush
- Fringed Maleberry
- Fringed Fetterbush
Description
Lyonia frondosa (also called Staggerbush, Maleberry, and Fetterbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet, acidic soils in open woodlands, swamps, and bogs. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia frondosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lyonia frondosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyonia frondosa 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 frondosa
Lyonia frondosa is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.
Lyonia frondosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia frondosa?
Lyonia frondosa
What is the common name of Lyonia frondosa?
Fetterbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia frondosa?
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