Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
1047774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) K.Koch

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(1): 118 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047112

Common Names

  • Fetterbush
  • Fetterbush Lyonia
  • Shiny Lyonia

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Description

Lyonia lucida (also called Shiny Lyonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyonia lucida has white or pink flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia lucida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Lyonia lucida

Lyonia lucida is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, lowland forests and along streams.

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