Lyonia fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx.) G.S.Torr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 51: 527 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046875
Common Names
- Lyonia fruticosa
- Shrubby Lyonia
- Shrubby Staggerbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia fruticosa (also called Staggerbush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to North America and is found in woodlands, bogs, and rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia fruticosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lyonia fruticosa are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia fruticosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lyonia fruticosa
Lyonia fruticosa can be found in the 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
George Safford Torrey (1891-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Torr.' in the authors string.