Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonis
ID:
365258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acuña & Roíg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 4 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364590

Common Names

  • Leon's Staggerbush
  • Leon's Maleberry
  • Leon's Fetterbush

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Description

Lyonia leonis (also called Leon's 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 leonis 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 leonis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia leonis 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 leonis

Lyonia leonis is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Lyonia leonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyonia leonis?

Lyonia leonis

What is the common name of Lyonia leonis?

Lion's staggerbush

What is the natural habitat of Lyonia leonis?

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