Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustrina
ID:
1047539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 599 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046877

Common Names

  • Lyonia ligustrina
  • Ligustrina Lyonia
  • Ligustrina Staggerbush

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Description

Lyonia ligustrina (also called Fetterbush, Maleberry, and Shiny Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia ligustrina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for its essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia ligustrina var. capreifolia (P.Watson) DC.
Lyonia ligustrina var. salicifolia (P.Watson) DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lyonia ligustrina 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia ligustrina 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 ligustrina

Lyonia ligustrina 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