Lyonia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Ekman ex Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 42 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230662
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Doghobble
- Large-Leaved Dog Hobble
- Large-Leaved Fetterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Lyonia macrophylla
Lyonia macrophylla 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
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.