Lyonia grayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beissn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Handb. Laubholzben. : 392 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364594
Common Names
- Gray's Staggerbush
- Gray's Maleberry
- Gray's Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia grayana (also called Gray's Staggerbush, Gray's Maleberry, and Gray's 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 grayana 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 grayana has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia grayana 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 grayana
Lyonia grayana 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 grayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia grayana?
Lyonia grayana
What is the common name of Lyonia grayana?
Gray's staggerbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia grayana?
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 Zabel (1832-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zabel' in the authors string.
Ernst Schelle (1864-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelle' in the authors string.
Ludwig Beissner (1843-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beissn.' in the authors string.