Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1231331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 51 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230669

Common Names

  • Lyonia latifolia
  • Broadleaf Staggerbush
  • Broadleaf Lyonia

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Description

Lyonia latifolia (also called Staggerbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in moist to wet forests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia latifolia sub. calycosa (Small) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lyonia latifolia are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually a few inches tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia latifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Lyonia latifolia

Lyonia latifolia is native to 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