Lyonia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 22 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230659
Common Names
- Long-Stalked Doghobble
- Long-Stalked Dog Hobble
- Long-Stalked Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia longipes (also called Long-stalked Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in dry to moist forests, thickets, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lyonia longipes are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually a few inches tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia longipes is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Lyonia longipes
Lyonia longipes is native to the southeastern United States.
Lyonia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia longipes?
Lyonia longipes
What type of plant is Lyonia longipes?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Lyonia longipes native to?
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.